Steak 'n Shake, 3800 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Steak 'n Shake
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3800 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474-5726
License #: 5201934
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice, Lemons, and Ice Cream stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in womens restroom used by food employees.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up in drive-thru catch-all area.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat ice cream 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**
  • Intermediate - Water filters to drink system not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice stored in bin not covered.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on milk cooler.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce held at 52° in dressing table #1
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled pancakes and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • 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. Hashbrowns 52° in reachin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer used for shakes.
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Biscuits not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on small grill freezer in poor repair.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. SAUSAGE GRAVY placed in walk in cooler COVERED at 3:30 AM at 9:50 am temperature at 54°. DESTROYED BY MGR.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Big 5 food borne illness bacteria.
8/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. SHORTENING. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Employee with infected or draining sore/cut/burn/wound on hand or arm handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Bandage on finger not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 49? in prep. cooler. Voluntary Destroyed by Mgr. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a cup used as a scoop in bulk bag of sugar.
  • Observed dirty sanitize water in shake area.
  • Critical - Observed dishmachine not sanitizing. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing.
  • Observed expired water filter dated 06/2012.
  • Critical - Observed food stored under leaking evaporator in walk and reach-in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed ice cream toppings not covereed at storage area. Sugar not covered in waitress area.
  • Critical - Observed lemons and limes not covered in waitress area. COS.
  • Critical - Observed liquid sanitizer stored on top of the water conditioning unit.
  • Critical - Observed men's restroom dirty. Handicap restroom.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer water stored next to bananas in prep area. COS.
  • Observed shake area dirty with food build-up. In need of a detail cleaning. Repeat.
  • Critical - Observed shake machine soiled with old food debris. Mixer.
  • Observed utensils in standing water in dipper well and ice scoop handle touching ice.
7/3/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cardboard dumpster missing lid. New dumpster being delivered.
  • Critical - Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature (compressor ordered). No PHF's stored in unit.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed Oreo wafers uncovered in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed back wall of ice bins dirty with a black like mold substance.
  • Observed cardboard dumpster missing lid.
  • Critical - Observed cup without handle used to scoop product.
  • Critical - Observed no thermometers in several cooling units. Check all.
  • Critical - Observed prep cooler not maintaining food at 41?F or below.
  • Observed shake area dirty with food build-up. In need of detail cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed shake machine spindles dirty with old shake mix build-up.
  • Critical - Observed water conditioning salt in mop area on floor.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Back area . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor by the mop sink .
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. Men's restroom not kept clean .
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board has moldlike substance on it .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed scoop handle buried in salt . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Boxes of to go cups on storage room floor . Corrected On Site.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Rotted lemons inside the walk in not segregated . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on fryers .
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed chocolate dispenser is soiled .
  • Critical - Observed cooking oil stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Back area .
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Waiting station .
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ice cream not covered . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Water filter for coffee machine last changed 2/10/10 .
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on hand sink by the ice machine .
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons /forks stored uninverted . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket inside hand sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Back door exit . Corrected On Site.
11/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/31/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Date marking by week day dots lacking specificity . Month/day not shown .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Hamburger patties on top section of reach in by the grill @ 45 F & cheese @ 58 F . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, insidE the mop sink .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of to go cups on storage room floor .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRont sink across from the grill .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. On shelf By the mop sink .
6/1/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese on ice by the grill holding at 48 F . ( Spoke to manager on the possibility of using time as public health control on the cheese - form provided . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product. Corrected On Site.
  • Water filter for coffee machine last changed 2/08.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed residue build-up on hand sink at the back .
  • Clean spoons not stored inverted . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Not reaching 100 F @ the handsinks .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See item(s) on front page . This violation must be corrected by : 9/29/09.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. See item(s) on front page .
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Top section of reach in cooler .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Salt water softner pellets on floor of storage .
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands/ change gloves .
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard used inside the walk in freezer as lining under the ice cream containers .
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Sanitizer level not showing up on utensils .
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up inside the cabinet by the drive through window .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer .
  • Observed build-up of food debris insde food cabinet in front prep area .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Handsink in back prep area .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Waiter's station .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Back prep area .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Storage area .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Dish washing area .
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied

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