Steak N Shake in Lakeland
Last inspected:
3906 South Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813Part of: Steak n Shake Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Steak N Shake in Lakeland has logged 31 inspections since 2016 with 173 total violations, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection — slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been scattered across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting issues cited in at least three separate inspections, improper chemical storage in five inspections, and toxic substance control violations in four inspections. A single disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025 found eight violations (one high-priority) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Steak N Shake in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Steak N Shake in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016040091 | $200.00 | Jul 22, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Steak N Shake in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— 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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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Steak N Shake in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Steak N Shake in Lakeland last inspected?
- Steak N Shake in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Steak N Shake in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Steak N Shake in Lakeland are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Steak N Shake in Lakeland had?
- Steak N Shake in Lakeland has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Steak N Shake in Lakeland find?
- Steak N Shake in Lakeland was most recently inspected on October 15, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Steak N Shake in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Steak N Shake in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- Has Steak N Shake in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Steak N Shake in Lakeland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Steak N Shake in Lakeland been fined?
- Steak N Shake in Lakeland has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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