Steak 'n Shake #270, 3509 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: STEAK 'N SHAKE #270
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3509 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
License #: 6307494
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Cut the milk tube at a 45° angle, only one inch long.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Designate the top plate, on each stack of clean plates, as the cover plate. Do not use the cover plates for customer service.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. When wrapping silverware in napkins, be sure that any exposed surfaces are handles only.
  • Basic - Garbage can soiled. Clean the garbage from the inside surfaces of the garbage cart.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Clean up the trash and garbage, from the ground, around the dumpster.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty dirty-mop water into the mop sink after each use.
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster. Securely close all garbage bags, before placing them into the dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Keep dumpster lid closed.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Sweep the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Remind employees to wash hands every time they change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Store sanitizing buckets off the floor, but not on the counter tops. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Clean the food splash, from the inside surfaces, of the reach-in refrigerators and freezers.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Provide soap, at the hand-washing sink, in the waitress station. **Corrected On-Site**
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the food deposits, from the counter tops, in the ice-cream-prep area.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the accumulated grease, from the side of the freezer, next to the deep fryer.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Clean the food splash from the outside surfaces of the reach-in refrigerators and freezers.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Designate the top plate, on each stack of clean plates, as the cover plate. Do not use the cover plates for customer service.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean the kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on counter not covered. Keep iced-tea urns covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Keep plastic ware, in the dry-storage area, covered at all times. Do not leave them in open bags.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Invert the plastic-takeout containers in the dry-storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the accumulated food splash, from the shelves and counters, in the dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Repair the leaking-hot-water faucet at the pass-through window hand-washing sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Clean the food splash from the ice-cream mixers.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment. Clean the milk dispenser.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food splash, from the inside surfaces, of the reach-in refrigerators and freezers.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A Certified Food Manager must be on duty during all hours that four or more employees are working. Keep current copies of all certified managers on the premises. **Warning**
  • 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. All employees must pass Food Safety Training within 60 days of hiring. Keep proof of completed training, for each employee, on the premises. **Warning**
2/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Store case of straws off the floor in the dry-storage area.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Designate the top plate, on each stack of clean plates, as a cover plate. Do not use cover plates for customer service.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. When wrapping silverware in napkins, be sure that any exposed surfaces are handles only.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean and sanitize the baby-changing tables daily.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris behind ice machine. Clean the black substance from the wall behind the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided "Big Five" handout.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food crumbs from the inside if the reach-in freezer.
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Store the case of styrofoam cups off the floor in the dry-storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Clean the exterior surfaces of the ice-cream freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled. Sweep the floor of the walk -in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the inside surfaces of the ice-cream freezer.
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Designate the top plate, on each stack of clean plates, as the cover plate. Do not use the cover plates for customer service. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Provide paper towels, at the handwashing sink, behind the service counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Store the bag of onions off the kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Do not store spatulas in the cracks between equipment; store them on a clean, dry surface. Corrected On Site.
9/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the food crumbs from the crevices of the refrigerator/freezer door gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the grease from the side of the reach-in freezer, next to the deep fryer.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employees need to wash hands every time they change gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food splash from the bottom of the dessert and ice-cream freezers.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store case of plastic spoons off the floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep iced-tea urns covered. Corrected On Site.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents. Garbage dumpster is missing lids; have the dumpster replaced.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Cut the cream-dispensing tube at a 45 angle, no more than one inch long.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Repair, or replace, the leaking Bunn Coffee Maker.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Keep the standing water mopped from the floor in front of the Bunn Coffee Maker.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean debris from the floor, beneath the milk-shake line.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Clean up the trash from the ground around the dumpsters.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food splash from the inside surfaces of the reach-in freezer.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Remove the rust from the backsplash of the soda dispenser at the pass-through window.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach scurrying across the floor, in the rear-food-preparation area. Keep roaches exterminated from the premises. This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/2012.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Clean the black substanxe from the ceiling baffle of the ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Clean the food crumbs from the bread drawers.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. When wrapping silverware in napkins, be sure that any exposed surfaces are handles only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Do not store bottled water in the ice intended for patrons' drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. Empty dirty-mop water, into the mop sink, after each use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the sides, of the rolling freezers, that are facing one another.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store cases of single-service items off the floor in the dry-storage area.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave "Holiday Blend" sugar in an open bag; transfer the contents to a clean, dry container.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the clogged-handwashing sink on the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Rinse mops and hang them to dry after each use. Corrected On Site.
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Whwn wrapping silverware in napkins, be sure that any exposed surfaces are handles only.
  • Observed build-up of dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Clean and sanitize the baby-changing tables daily.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Remove the ice from the bottom of the reach-in freezer.
  • Observed personal item stored with food. Store purses in provided employee lockers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the sticky substance from the exterior surfaces of the reach-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label squeeze bottles with the common names of their contents.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. When wrapping silverware in napkins, be sure that any ezposed surfaces are handles only.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Provide paper towels, at the handwashing sink, in the dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food splash from the inside of the milk-shake refrigerator.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store the cases of single-service items, off the floor, in the dry-storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Clean the black substance from the ceiling of the ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep vanilla ice cream, in the reach-in freezer, covered when not serving. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed use of soiled customer utensils to provide second portions or refills. Clean and sanitize the milk-shake mixing containers after each use.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Open milk container must be marked with a 7-day-date label. Corrected On Site.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Clean the food refuse from the dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets Clean food crumbs from the refrigerator-door gaskets.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. When wrapping silverware in napkins, be sure that any exposed surfaces are handles only.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Keep dumpster lid closed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Clean up the trash, on the ground, around the dumpster. Corrected On Site.
12/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
9/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical. Employee training validation
7/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./dented can Empress Manadarin Oranges
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container./ salad lettuce Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./drive thru.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed./stainless milkshake cups Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head./ milkshake mixer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./holding cabinets on cookline /prep line.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface./ cooking equipment.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ cleaning utensils / drive thru handsink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./kitchen area drive thru, milkshake station. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./purse on rack with can goods.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 33-14-1 Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./ bulk sugar.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. /nut toppings for sundaes.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./ cook/ handling headsets and cooking without changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed./ stainless milkshake cups/ not cleaned after use.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head./ milkshake mixer
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./ plasticware /drive thru. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./ walls in kitchen and prep areas./ milkshake station.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area./ grill cleanser /on shelf above reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ backdoor area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. This violation must be corrected by : 04/08/2010.
2/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods./ eggs over salad style mustard / walkin cooler /Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair./ next to fryers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head./ milkshake mixer
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./ drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ wiping cloths rinsed in handsink.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./ shirt on can good rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ drive thru Corrected On Site.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./ chili beans
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ pasta in walkin.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours./ pasta in walkin overnight at 70 degrees.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./ knife in opening of reachin lid.
  • Faucet/handle leaking at plumbing fixture.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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