STEAK N SHAKE #215

5229 ELMORE AVE, DAVENPORT, IA, 52807

11 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: April 3, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 11
Jurisdiction: Scott County (Davenport)
Source risk checklist count: 5
Good Retail Practices findings: 5

Published report comment

Routine inspection conducted at the facility on 04/03/2026. The facility has a employee illness reporting agreement policy and norovirus/bodily fluid cleanup procedure. Items that require additional action: #2- General manager claims to have two certified food protection managers on staff, but could not locate certificates. Information for the next ServSave exam will be provided. #10- General manger agrees to replace soap dispensers. #16- General manager agrees to perform additional cleaning and to ensure sanitizer buckets are changed more frequently. #22- General manager agrees to monitor the refrigeration unit, and to ensure that the lid is kept closed. If the unit cannot maintain TCS foods below 41 degrees maintenance may be needed. Lower portion of the unit was temping below 41 degrees F. #47 General manager agrees to address the handle. #48- General manager agrees to obtain new quaternary sanitizer test strips. #49- General manager agrees to perform additional cleaning throughout. #51- General manager agrees to address leaking on the front hand sink. #55- General manager agrees to address the trimming near the front entrance. The health dept. will follow-up on or after 04/06/2026. Any additional questions can be sent to Raymond.Miller@scottcountyiowa.gov Follow-up will be completed on or after 4/13/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (11)

6-301.11Critical
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: One soap dispenser in the women's restroom and one soap dispenser in the men's restroom not in working order.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: quaternary ammonium test strips are in poor condition and cannot be used.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
4-601.11(A)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Several metal pans on the on the clean dish shelf observed with excess leftover food debris and date labeling stickers. Product dicer has excess leftover food debris. Shelving in the walk-in cooler has excess grime and debris. Metal cups on the ice cream/shake station had leftover shake residue. Interior of the freezer near the shake station has excess food crumbs.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
4-501.114(A- E)(F)(1)&(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Several sanitizer buckets throughout the facility had a concentration below 200ppm, which is too low to effectively sanitize.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
3-501.16(A)(2)Critical
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: time/temperature controlled for safety food product in the prep cooler closest to the grill was temping at 48 degrees F. Tomatoes and lettuce in the prep cooler closest to the drive-thru were temping at 46 degrees F. Tomatoes and lettuce were discarded.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
2-102.12(A)
Iowa food code item 2 (Risk Factors)
Observation: During the time of inspection, the facility could not verify certified food protection managers.
Risk Factors | C | Item 2
6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Trimming along the wall near main entrance in in poor repair.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
2-401.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Canned employee drink, without a lid and straw, observed above prep table near the drive-through area.
Risk Factors | C | Item 6
4-101.11(B-E)
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Handle on the pull out refrigerated drawer missing, and the handle is not easily cleanable.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Fronts of cabinets and shelving throughout the main cook line and the shake area requires additional cleaning.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
5-205.15(B)
Iowa food code item 51 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: hand sink near the grill is leaking onto the floor.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 51

Source: Scott County (Davenport) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.