Steak N Shake in Ocala
Last inspected:
5180 Ne 24 St, Ocala, FL 34470Part of: Steak n Shake Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Steak n Shake in Ocala has accumulated 119 violations across 17 inspections, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 3 separate inspections (February 2024, July 2025, and March 2026), and food contact surface violations appeared across 4 inspections, indicating recurring systemic compliance failures. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 identified 26 violations including high-priority findings in employee health reporting, approved food sources, food condition, and shell stock requirements; an administrative complaint was recommended, signaling potential formal enforcement proceedings. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure despite the pattern of violations and formal escalation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Steak N Shake in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Steak N Shake in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Steak N Shake in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Steak N Shake in Ocala last inspected?
- Steak N Shake in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Steak N Shake in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Steak N Shake in Ocala are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Steak N Shake in Ocala had?
- Steak N Shake in Ocala has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Steak N Shake in Ocala find?
- Steak N Shake in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Steak N Shake in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Steak N Shake in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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