← All leads

STEAK N SHAKE

Unknown type · OH · source cincinnati_health #24CAP/00000/000I1

Address

4949 RIDGE AV

CINCINNATI OH 45209

Hamilton County

Phone

(317) 616-7488

First seen

Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

Inspections

1. Sep 21, 2026ROUTINEDetected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

   Not In Compliance

   • 6.4(K)FliesControlling Pests — The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed heavy amounts of small flies in mop sink area and back portion of restaurant. PIC stated pest control is scheduled for a larger scale treatment for Tuesday the 22nd of Sept during non-operating hours.
   • 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment — Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed heavy food debris around shake machine equipment. Please deep clean area.
   • 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions — The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 1. Floors and walls around shake station need cleaned. 2. Floors and walls in dish machine area need deep cleaning. 3. Floors and walls in mop sink area need deep cleaning. (Power washing floors may help remove old food debris and grease.)
2. Sep 14, 2026ROUTINEDetected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

   Not In Compliance

   • 6.4(K)FliesControlling Pests — The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed large presence of small flies around back of restaurant and mop sink area. Pest control operator needs to visit to treat.
   • 3.2(D)Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food — Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Observed a couple of spices and sauces without labels. Spoke with PIC about labeling location or storage containers if they don't stick on bottles well.
   • 4.1(Z)Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality — Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Thermometer missing in reach in cooler with extra boxes of shake mix. PIC replaced thermometer during inspection.
   • 4.4(A)(2)Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment — Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Prep coolers on line are not properly adjusted and in good repair to maintain food temps. Make sure repairs are made ASAP.
   • 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment — Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Fryer area and equipment around will need to be degreased. Remove all food debris.
   • 4.8(E)(1)Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage — Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed shake lids stored on front of fridge in holders that need to be cleaned out. Remove and clean once a week or more.
   • 4.8(F)Single Use/Single- Service Article Storage - Excluded Locations — Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area. Observed 2 boxes of straws stored on floor. All single use items must be minimum 6 inches off the floor.
   • 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions — The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 1. Floors and walls arond shake station need cleaning. 2. Floors and walls in dish machine area need deep cleaning. 3. Floors, walls, and drains in mop sink area need deep cleaning.