Steak N Shake
1681 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073 · Permanent Food Service · License 2000893
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 21 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (2 repeats)-21
- Violations at the Sep 21 complaint check1 high priority, 2 basic; 1 also cited at the Jul 21 complaint inspection and counted there-8
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitSep 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed on cook line, Fries (84°F - Hot Holding); Tater Tots (96°F - Hot Holding) in metal container on food counter by fry station. Per operator corporate policy, discussed time as public health control.
Basic3
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed, 1 dead roach on floor near Ice bin in kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed multiple vents with black/green mold like substance throughout establishment.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed floors around walls soiled with food debris and/or grease throughout establishment.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
C79Complaint inspection10 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Packaged noodles in the walk-in cooler at 47°F. Per employee, noodles moved from the front line to the walk in cooler, noodles left out on the counter for a few minutes. Noodles moved to walk-in freezer to quickly chill and temperature retaken at 43°F.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
License expired June 1, 2026.
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No reporting agreement for Gregory who began work approximately one week ago. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement and operator had employee sign form during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Interior of far left soda nozzle with slime-like build up. Employee cleaned interior nozzle during inspection. Also, interior and exterior of ice chute on soda machine with black mold-like substance. Employee cleaned ice chute during inspection. Also, at top of spindles and on cup holder device on milkshake machine has dried food debris.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training for Andrew G expired on 1/20/2026.
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Take out cup used as a scoop in box of candies in the walk-in freezer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Filters on hood system were removed for cleaning, observed interior of hood system with grease build up. Shelf under flat grill with food debris/grease. Shelf under cold bar by drive thru has grease build up on the shelf and around the cooling unit.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles stored on/in a soiled surface.
Single-service wrapped straws and spoons stored in container with food debris under the dessert make line counter.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
Drain cover missing in mop sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Vents at handwash sink by oil containers have dust. Floor under dessert area and under the fryers with food debris. Wall around dishmachine and floor under dishmachine is soiled.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.