Steak N Shake #289, 18627 N Us Hwy 19, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: STEAK N SHAKE #289
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 18627 N Us Hwy 19, Clearwater, FL 33764
License #: 6214121
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
*****
4.8
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
*****
5.0
Price:
*****
5.0
Ambience:
*****
5.0
Cleanliness:
****
4.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Fryers
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout cooks line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Near prep table
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At drive thru **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Dishmachine leaking water during cycle **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris and grease. On cooks line
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Servers station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups at Shake machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pull out drawer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On prep table
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. At drive thru
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cleaned at least every four hours. Per operator shake machine only cleaned once a day
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cooks line
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Shake cooler soiled with old food debris
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Syrup dispensers soiled. At Shake station
09/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple on cook line.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse hanging on shelving.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By employee break room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave and other equipment. Cook line.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Dish machine leaks water during cycle.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around shake mixer head.
4/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple on cook line.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse hanging on shelving.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler to left of skillet not holding temp.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By employee break room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave and other equipment. Cook line.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook line.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Dish machine leaks water during cycle.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Boats and to go containers on cook line. Spoons in servers station.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Lids.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen.
  • 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. 0ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled onions 45°, voluntarily discarded. Sausage 56°, cheese 58°, cheese 53°, hot dog 49°. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around shake mixer head.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in freezer and above two door reach in freezer on cooks line.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. O cooks line.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Salt on floor in dry storage area, and soda bag by ice machine.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor underneath equipment and on top of heat lamp by fryers.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays by microwaves.
  • Basic - Spoon handle in contact with butter.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 50°, lettuce 51°
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored over tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Hand wash sink by dish machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Ice cream station and freezer next to fryers.
11/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler bag of onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of salt, back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler/ freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Uncovered Ice cream , near dishwashing area
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer , open bags of cookie dough, bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Ice cream, near dishwashing area and ice cream station
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top of dishmachine and inside door
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.uncovered tea at tea dispenser, wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Walk in freezer with ice accumulation
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Uncovered cups in dispenser , shake making station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.open bag of biscuits **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Near grill
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( grill cleaner)not labeled. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. highchairs, dining area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. near mopsink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of berries , walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. dessert cooler opposite kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler under service window across from grill with internal temperature of 53 degrees F maintenance in progress of repair during inspection potentially hazardous foods removed until repair is complete and temperatures maintaining 41 degrees F or below - iced over inside per maintenance person
  • Drain cover(s) missing. near back door
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. highchairs
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method . cottage cheese not surrounded by ice to maintain proper temperature Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cottage cheese under 30 minutes at 46 degreess F iced on bottom only Corrected On Site. temporarily place in reach in freezer then returned with ice completely surrounding cottage cheese
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. uncovered cups at cup dispenser near center kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled. above steam table
  • Critical - Violation: 45-38-2 Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. mopsink area
11/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.small reach in cooler across from grill - iced over inside - foods moved to walk in cooler- service provided 9/4/11 - scheduled for reservice
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm replaced empty sanitizer container- 0 ppm- service scheduled for this day
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on shelf in prep area
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. manager on duty from other location
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. highchairs, dining area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered portions of onions in reach in cooler Corrected On Site. uncovered and placed in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. above steam table
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.salad prep area
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to-go containers not inverted at service window Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of cookies, biscuits in walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. mopsink area
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. mopsink area
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. waitstation Corrected On Site. 200 ppm
9/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/15/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemins and limes in wait area Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. fpind food in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler has puddle of water
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. tomato slicer
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. milk cooler
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Jimmy Collins
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Al Capehart
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. quaternary ammomium
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.orange juice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. milk cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cheese
  • Critical - Observed mold buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. tomato slicer
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. blender
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. driveup window
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream in milkshake area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
9/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. sugar container
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. ice cream/milkshake area
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. across from grill
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Exit signs missing. For reporting purposes only.
3/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. pickles on floor
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. dead palmetto bug near water heater
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

Rudy monos

Added on Jun 10, 2014 10:42 PM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
*****
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
****
Everything that was posted was over for years ago now everything looks clean and the good is great.
Would you recommend STEAK N SHAKE #289 to others? Yes
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