Steak 'n Shake, 170 Sw Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Steak 'n Shake
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 170 Sw Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL 32025
License #: 2200582
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fire extinguisher. Gauge and container, in milkshake area. Gauge was cleaned for viewing. Also, paper weight for sandwich wrap in drive thru. Also the body of the Manuel slicer.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Ladle on clean dish rack. Moved to wash area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portioned creamer held at 61° in wait station. Put out fresh creamers and ice.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks/milk. Raw shell eggs over over milk in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Air freshener on wait station countertop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. In drive thru area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Shake machines, at the top of the stem. Milk dispenser.
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - bottle containing a food product not labeled. Food grade lubricant **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over fries
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Also both shake mixers
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) Old labels on clean dishes. Clean dish rack **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Sanitizer over single serve, near drive thru Right next to HWS Right next to bulk caramel dispenser in drive thru **Warning**
1/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) Old labels on clean dishes. Clean dish rack **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Area around dipper wells Microwave handles *Warning** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Steel measure scoops, wrong end stored up **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Spray over silverware, front wait station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Sanitizer over single serve, near drive thru Right next to HWS Right next to bulk caramel dispenser in drive thru **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Both soda machines Both shake mixer, head Ice machine bin Ice scoop holder **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than Hand washing. Green scrubber in central HWS **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of ice cream bin soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bins **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Carlos CFM card expired **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
10/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Bundled napkins.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Fountain area.
6/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On shelves below grill. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee allowed sleeve to touch icecream in freezer while preparing customerys shake.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Shake area.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Behind shield. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed cutting boards soiled with food debris.
  • Observed dirty dishes stored as clean on drying rack.
  • Critical - Observed dish machine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Dishmachine may not be used until proper amount of sanitizer is dispensed. Dishes must be washed in triple sink.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated in fry freezer and ice cream station.
  • Critical - Observed food not covered. No lid on ice cream.
  • Observed food residue and buildup on dish machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on the floor. Onions in kitchenand ice cream on floor of walkin freezer.
  • Observed grease accumulation under grills at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of black slime like mold in ice machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers.
  • Observed pans wet nested on drying rack.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees F, pasta 57degrees F at make table. Discarded.
  • Critical - Observed single service cup lids soiled at wait-station.
  • Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in prep area.
9/13/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at all sinks throughout the establishment repair people were already called.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable lining freezer racks with cardboard.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue at makeline by grill.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit guacomole and cooked onions 44 in drawers under makeline table.Corrective action taken.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface under side of shelves by shake mixer and by dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled lable on sanitizer bucket worn off. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry sitting on floor by mop sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name salt. Corrected On Site.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back area
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. Filter missing. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed black buildup inside ice bin. near drive thru window
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. large accumulation of grease and old food pushed to the back under flat top grills.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black slime in the interior of ice machine. top areabehind deflector.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on shake mixers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. also on can opener holder in table.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. paper cups used to dispense toppings in walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. on cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with a heavy accumulation of old food residue. shake station - needs immediate attention.
  • Critical - Observed pre--rinse sprayer hose near dish machine lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. large box of straws in dry storage area
  • Ventilation system over dishmachine dirty as evidenced by heavy dust and dirt buildup on vent grill.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.onions next to handwash sink.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.lid on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.sauce.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.handles of units in ice cream prep area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Reach in cooler for salad dressing leaking, water pooling in bottom of unit.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.clean dish area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ground beef cookline reach in 51 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.cups in employee break room.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.with syrup.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/9/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed waitress blew into a glove before putting it on to touch ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed no hair restraints - managers.
  • Critical. Observed dishmachine doors have lime-like build-up.
  • Critical. Observed interior of ice machine ice bin has mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Observed ice transport bucket is soiled.
  • Observed purse on top of toaster.
  • Critical. Observed manager did not know cooler critical temperatures and times.
7/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. NOTHING CHECKED IN WIC WAS COLDER THAN 48 F.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. FRY SCOOP STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT .
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. NONE/ REPLACED SANITIZING CONTAINER. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. CONDENSATION IN BOTTOM OF RIC.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/15/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.PASTA COOKED AT 9:00 AM IS AT 61 F. AT 3:30 PM
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area.PICKLE BUCKET STORED UNDER HWS.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.USING S S CUPS.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black like substance on the interior of ice machine bin. (TOP)
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN TOP OF MAKE TABLE.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.OPENED PICKLE BUCKETS UNDER AND BESIDE HWS, UTENSIL IN BOWL OF HWS. (REMOVED)
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.BIG FOUR.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/11/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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