Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Steak N Shake, the earliest from 2022. Steak N Shake was last inspected on Dec 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Leesburg restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pan of cherries in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of flat grill. -Interior of cabinet under fry box. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior of prep cooler lid. **Warning**
22-16-4
67
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -Filter above ice machine expired 2022.
29-28-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Mug freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around cheese dispenser. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Shelf under cheese dispenser. -Shelf under make line cooler. -Under milkshake prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Steam well under steam tables. -Around top of prep cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Wait station hand sink.
29-11-4
61
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed cook wiping down counters and then proceeded to cook burger. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Stirring paddle.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Prep cooler handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Near milkshake station.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of flat grill. -Pull out drawers under steam table. -Fry carton holder to right of fryers. -Cabinet under fry holder station. -Under prep cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Around prep cooler across from flat grill. -Some shelving in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -Milkshake machine, Heatlamps.
33-31-5
58
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 77f. Forgot to dump out from previous night. Manager discarded, unit wasn't in use. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed cook handle wiping cloth then continue working with food.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Warming tray under steam table. -Around milkshake machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer by milkshake area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Around top of prep cooler. -Reach in freezer by fryers.
22-16-4
55
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters by soda syrup boxes.
29-28-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -By mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -Cold water handle off at handsink.
29-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind flat grill.
36-27-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On prep table by dipperwell. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of milkshake machine. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Heavy buildup under flat grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
64
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Milkshake machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -At wait station.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around chili steam table. -Under flat grill. -Shelving to right of fryers. -Interior of fryer cabinets heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer to left of fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Head of milkshake machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under milkshake station.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.
How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Leesburg average of 75.
Has Steak N Shake's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Steak N Shake have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Steak N Shake means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Steak N Shake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steak N Shake is inspected around three times per year on average.
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