Steak 'n Shake, 11306 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Steak 'n Shake
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11306 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3911529
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic ware and to go containers
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Green scrubbies
07/22/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth in sink **Corrected On-Site**
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/14/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue and hair on paper towel dispenser. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean, 2 toilets were dirty and sinks were not cleaned **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bulk onions in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris, splashed with food debris from shake machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over clean dishes in ware wash area **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. At shake area **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At wait station **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. At shake station **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. ice tea and ice area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Front area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Shake area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on milkshake nozzles/equipment with food soiled cups in clean prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12/12/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On shake machines
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler, tortilla strips
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning, mop water not dumped
  • Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, silverware not going in same direction
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours, ice cream sundae/shake station containers and spoons
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Chili
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
8/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Clean, and sanitize, the baby-changing tables at least daily.
  • Basic - Paper used to line food-contact shelves. Remove the paper which is lining the bottom of the condiment cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Clean the black substance, from the walls, in the dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the crumbs from the inside of the reach-in freezers.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provide paper towels, at the hand-washing sink, behind the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. do not cover food during cooling processes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface - french fry freezer and freezer under shake making station.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface - under flat grill.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by empty boxes.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamer on ice at waitress station measured 51F. Ice added to container to control temperature.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects around dish washing area.
  • Observed wall (throughout food preparation area) soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked chili in the walk-in cooler not date marked.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb - mop sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Food debris and grease build-up under flat grill and food debris build-up on reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface - biscuit holder.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half on ice at waitress station measured 70F. Manager stated product was overfilled by waitress.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM. Corrected to 200 PPM On Site.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed broken light shield in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface - under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked pasta (80F) in the walk-in cooler covered during cooling process.
  • Observed food debris accumulated under fryer on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - bulk milk dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Ice cream spill in ice cream freezer/shake making area.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen and dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half on ice by waitress station measured 68F.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open box of salt not stored in covered container after opening.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb - mop sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in plastic container not labeled.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM. Use 3-compartment sink until dishmachine is fixed and in good working condition.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed broken light shield in the walk-in-cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - top of dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head - shake making area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Single use cups used as scoop in salt and sugar containers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - shake making area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid egg on ice measured 56 F.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - hotdogs and chicken in the reach-in-cooler.
  • Observed reach-in-freezer gaskets with food debris build-up.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Observed forks and spoons stored mixed by drive thru window.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed open bags of butter toasted diced almonds and seasoning not stored in covered containers.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Repeat Violation.
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. alto shaam
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
12/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep ice cream covered when not serving. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Remove the ice dam from the inside of the ach-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Clean the black substance from the inside of the ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food crumbs from the inside surfaces of the reach-in freezers.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. When wrapping silverware in napkins, be sure that any exposed surfaces are handle only.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean the floors beneathbthe cookline equipment.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. Empty dirty-mop water, into the mop sink, after each usage. Corrected On Site.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. icecream in reachin freezer
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. handlle down in cheeses on salad stations
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cup of coffee - Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. shake cups - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. black moldy substance on white baffle
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on shake mixer - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. underside of soda fountain
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. milk machine has a lot of milk splatter - Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. near shake machine
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. reachin coolers near shake machine splattered with shake splatter
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over sundae toppings Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. icecream in reachin freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. left side dipperwell not at proper velocity.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. handlle down in lettuce at salad prep areas
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. not cut at 45 angle
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walkin coolers door hinge broken -repairman at establishment during inspection -will have to order parts
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on tea dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on milkshake mixerhead.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. spoons at soup areas
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. french fry scoop
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. french fry cups not inverted
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. drain on hws dripping -repair bring done at time of inspection Corrected On Site.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup in pecans Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site. in cole slaw
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. spoons on salad prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. sanitizer bucket on server tables Corrected On Site.
10/12/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons at server station
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime ontea dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on shake machine
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. milk was dripping from milk despenser into cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. in front of fryer
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Gasoline stored in mop sink area /near hotwater heater
8/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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