Steak N Shake in Lake City
Last inspected:
170 Sw Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL 32025Part of: Steak n Shake Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Steak N Shake in Lake City has accumulated 184 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no current disciplinary actions or fines. The most frequently cited violations involve chemical storage, consumer advisory postings, and employee health reporting. Recent inspections show consistent compliance with minor violations, including 12 violations in February 2025 followed by improving trends through year-end.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Steak N Shake in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
This Facility
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 violations per inspection
Columbia County Avg
5.13
violations / inspection
5.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Columbia County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Steak N Shake in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 3 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 8 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Steak N Shake in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Steak N Shake in Lake City last inspected?
- Steak N Shake in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Steak N Shake in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Steak N Shake in Lake City are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Steak N Shake in Lake City had?
- Steak N Shake in Lake City has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Steak N Shake in Lake City find?
- Steak N Shake in Lake City was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Steak N Shake in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Steak N Shake in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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