STEAK N SHAKE
STEAK N SHAKE in TAMPA has 2 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
5917 E HILLSBOUROUGH AVE, TAMPA 33610
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13537754
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in shake reach in freezer in front of house. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed exterior of soda machine soiled with slime. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13465284
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of large ice machine in back of house. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents through kitchen soiled with dust. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall across from ice machine soiled with accumulation of dust. Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed 7 day callback, 10-10-2025 with operator and advised to set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on hotel pans in dish area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in shake reach in freezer in front of house. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line soiled with grease. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed exterior of soda machine soiled with slime. Warning
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect on cooks line. Observed approximately 50 live small flying insects in laundry bag in back of house near mop sink. Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from large ice machine. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser in women's bathroom. Dispenser on cooks line. Warning