Steak N' Shake in Sanford
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40 Towne Center Circ, Sanford, FL 32771Steak n' Shake #278 in Sanford has accumulated 261 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection — more than 50 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. Chemical storage violations appeared in every recent inspection from July 2024 onward, including the most recent routine inspection on December 5, 2025. Food contact surface violations were cited in at least 7 of the past 8 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has received a warning following a complaint inspection on October 24, 2024, and a call-back compliance requirement on October 25, 2024. The most recent inspection on December 5, 2025 was completed with no further action required, though it documented food contact surface and chemical storage violations marked as high-priority findings in the inspection record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Steak N' Shake in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Steak N' Shake in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 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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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections33 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections37 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Steak N' Shake in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Steak N' Shake in Sanford last inspected?
- Steak N' Shake #278 in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Steak N' Shake in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Steak N' Shake #278 in Sanford are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Steak N' Shake in Sanford had?
- Steak N' Shake #278 in Sanford has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Steak N' Shake in Sanford find?
- Steak N' Shake #278 in Sanford was most recently inspected on December 5, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Steak N' Shake in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Steak N' Shake #278 in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
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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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