What is Steak N Shake's health inspection score?

Steak N Shake has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Steak N Shake last inspected?

Steak N Shake was last inspected on September 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Steak N Shake have?

Steak N Shake has 26 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Steak N Shake safe to eat at?

Yes, Steak N Shake has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Steak N Shake serve?

Steak N Shake serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Steak N Shake

Name: Steak N Shake
Address: 4949 RIDGE AV, Cincinnati, 45209
Rating: 91

4949 RIDGE AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 9/24/2025

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0Excellent

American•NORTHSIDE

Ranked #564 of 765 in NORTHSIDEBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Sep 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4949 RIDGE AV, Cincinnati, FL 45209

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Aug

Jan 2025

2 inspections

8 basic

Apr 2025

2 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Sep 2025

2 inspections

8 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine

Sep 25

Routine InspectionLatest

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 25

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

5.4(H)5.4(H) - Toilet room receptacle - covered−2
4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
6.4(H)6.4(H) - Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures−2
3.4(G)(4)3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
4.5(B)(1)(e)4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
4.8(A)(1)4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 25

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

4.5(B)(5)4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency−2
4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
4.4(N)(1-5)4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria−2
4.4(P)4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

2.4(A)(2)2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility−2
6.1(A)6.1(A) - Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency−2
2.1(A)2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and personnel: employee health−2
2.4(A)(2)2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility−2
4.4(D)4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment−2
6.1(A)6.1(A) - Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings−2
5.0(I)5.0(I) - Water pressure−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 24

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

4.5(A)(2)(3)4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils−2
3.4(G)(1)3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
4.4(P)4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment−2
4.1(H)4.1(H) - Nonfood Contact Surfaces−2
4.8(A)(1)4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and utensils - air-drying required−2

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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