STEAK N SHAKE

Name: STEAK N SHAKE
Address: 8701 SW 157 AVE, KENDALL, FL, 33193, US
Rating: 71.5

8701 SW 157 AVE, KENDALL, FL 33193

License #2328552

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71.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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STEAK N SHAKE in KENDALL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 41 total violations — 7 critical, 5 major, 29 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 11, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans with dust inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled with accumulation of dust under counter-mounted soda machine located at front lobby.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand washing sink located across ice cream station. Operator provided.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dust on top of dishwasher machine. Operator cleaned with a wiping cloth.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on the underside of soda machine dispenser nozzle located at lobby area. And also observed accumulation of black like substance on the underside of the smoothie machine dispenser nozzle located inside kitchen prep area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of debris inside walk in cooler. Also observed floors with debris along the edges where floor meets the walls inside kitchen area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk in cooler.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed plastic tape used on plastic attachment on smoothie machine.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed No written procedures were available for using time as a public health control for butter. Coached the operator on the required procedures and proper time-tracking methods. Provided form and completed at time of inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in cold holding at 56°F. Although the operator is using time as a public health control, no tracking record was available. Form was provided to the operator during the inspection.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris, grease at the back of dishwasher machine. Also observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease inside walk the back of smoothie machine.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located next to ice cream station.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishwasher machine.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Observed soiled can opener in prep area table.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of soil and food debris on the exterior surfaces of the stock pot station.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed in women bathroom trash cans with not covered.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed refrigerator door in dumpster area.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing how to used test strips to confirm the proper concentration for sanitation bucket solution.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior and top surface of the dishwashing machine soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulated food debris next to mop sink entrance, under and behind shake machine, under ware washing area counters and DM, and boiling stock pot area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at :fan, cooling unit and back door of walk-in freezer, reach-in freezer next to shakes area, reach-in freezer by drive thru window, reach-in freezer next to fryer.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk-in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (71F - Cold Holding) at prep area at front counter. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Product was moved to cold holding unit for rapid cooling.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink faucet.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed lose floor tile next to employee office entrance.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed soiled gaskets at doors of: walk-in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in cooler by fryer, and reach in cooler next to shakes area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to shakes station.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ac ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance at lobby area. Observed dust on the ceiling air vent located directly above the food preparation area in the kitchen next to fryer, grill, and to go window. Also observed, ceiling tiles immediately around ac vents soiled at lobby area.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.

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