Steak N Shake
5917 E Hillsbourough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 · Permanent Food Service · License 3903666
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 complaint inspection4 high priority (2 fixed by the Oct 7 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 6 basic-27
- Administrative complaint on Sep 9, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score61
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 5 visitsComplaint inspection
- 4th follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 3rd follow-up visitOct 1, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
5 live flies back food storage area 3 live flies dry storage room 2 live flies by soft serve machine
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 live fly by self serve soda machine 3 live flies in back food storage area 1 live fly by computer 1 live fly in dry storage area
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitSep 24, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 live fly dry storage 2 live flies by ware washing 7 live flies in food storage room 1 live fly in in between room to kitchen 4 live flies by drive thru
Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Still observed
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Still observed
More time given
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Butter sitting on counter 70°F. Not on time as public health. Exceeds 4 hours out per manager
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Pasta portioned in bags 45°F. Manager put ice on them to cool down. Retemped at 38°F. Butter sitting on counter 70°F. Not on time as public health. Exceeds 4 hours out per manager. See stop sale.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm. Manager switched bucket out and ran again. Tested at 50 ppm.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
2 live flies dry storage 2 live flies by soda syrup boxes 1 live fly by ice machine 3 live flies in back food storage room
Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Self serve soda machine nozzles soiled. Discussed with manager.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Hand wash sink by ice machine had no soap.
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat sliced cheese in walk in cooler.
Manager rearranged.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood soiled with grease.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Manager closed.
Fixed on the spot
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
License displayed expired in 2025.
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- 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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.