STEAK N SHAKE
1651 WEST NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 321-953-3080
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found one small fly in ware washing room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021014013 | Jan 27, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $320 |
| 4--2019009006 | Dec 14, 2018 | Mar 20, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over cheese in small make table.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No backflow device on splitter.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters for ice maker not dated.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under cook line cabinets soiled with food debris.
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine water filters have no date markings for last replacement.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table near fryers, doors not sealing and ambient temp at 48f cold holding.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer used for fries has a torn gasket on upper door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Exposed walls under cabinets and prep areas on cook line soiled with debris.
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found one small fly in ware washing room.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table next to fryers; mixed leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); garlic sauce (46F - Cold Holding); thousand island (46F - Cold Holding); mayo (44F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table next to fryers; mixed leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); garlic sauce (46F - Cold Holding); thousand island (46F - Cold Holding); mayo (44F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine water filters have no date markings for last replacement.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. HVAC vents on cook line soiled with dust and debris.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table near fryers, doors not sealing and ambient temp at 48f cold holding.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bin rack has bins wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer used for fries has a torn gasket on upper door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table front near registers, soiled gaskets. Shake reach in cooler soiled gaskets.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Exposed walls under cabinets and prep areas on cook line soiled with debris.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided signs to operator
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plats in dry storage. Manager inverted items
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive thru soda nozzles soiled and lobby
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dressing table 2. sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); portioned chili (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive thru soda nozzles soiled and lobby
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For the 2 new employees present. Emailed form, manager printed out and had employees review and sign.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with savory seasoning.
Stored oreo crumbles not covered in the walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Savory seasoning
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects by ice cream machine, will check at next unannounced
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (45-48F - Cold Holding) placed out on cookline at 10:00 suggest rapid chill on item, operator added ice to cheese
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sautéed onions (84F - Hot Holding) placed out on steam table at 10:00 found at 11:55 suggest rapid reheat on item. Retemped at 191F
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer operator has them on order
Ice bucket not inverted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shake mixer plate
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go catering boxes stored on floor in dry storage
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.