STEAK N SHAKE
6728 COLONNADE AVE, Viera FL 32940 · 321-637-9445
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019020851 | Apr 12, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2018046748 | Jul 16, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated change back in 2024
Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use. Drive through and dining beverage dispenser back splash is soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tile are soiled with dust
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath, behind, between kitchen and cooking equipment is soiled with old food debris. Walk in cooler floor also
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Dish area Operator does have a work order for damage light shield
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of upright reach in freezer is soiled.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Your license will expire 04/01/2026. You will not receive a renewal notice. It is your responsibility to renew prior to 04/01/2026. -You can renew: Online at myfloridalicense.com, by calling 850-487-1395, or mailing a check with your file number to: STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION 2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0783
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Manager hung up hose at mop sink
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Installed 2/20/2024
Ceiling vent above milk shake a machine is soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and underneath kitchen en cooking equipment
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Mop sink end of the hose is was touching the bottom of mop sink. Manager hung hose
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes was dump in hand wash sink. Manager hung melted ice.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in container of salt and pepper. Manager discarded cup
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.1 one light shield damaged.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container was not inverted. Operator inverted them
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine water filter last inspected 1/2024 need to be inspected for 2025
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl use a scoop with no handle in salt and pepper container. MOD discard the bowl
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer MOD did stated that they do have work order for build up ice in walk in freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. One light shield damage in the back of the house. MOD did state that they do have a work order for light shield
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving is soil is rusting, MOD stated that they do have work order for the shelves to be replaced
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed in dish washer area hand wash sink not having soap or paper towel. Operator refill both soap and paper towel dispenser.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator clean exterior of dish washer machine
Observed ceiling by employee break room and chemical room major water damage to ceiling tiles. Water is dripping from ceiling operator does have buckets to collect water from dripping ceiling and operator has put a work order in.
Observed multiple ceiling vents are dusty throughout the establishment.
Observed walk in cooler gasket are soiled. Operator clean the gasket
Apr 18, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 tile in back area has water damage. Manager has new tiles ready to replace
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. One light lens cracked in back area by office
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired April 1, 2022. License is current.
Drain cover(s) missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 drawer cooler has mold like substance.
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager on duty is not certified and has been employed for 6 months.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave on cookline has old food reside inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in womens bathroom at main sink, no soap at Handwash sink in handicap stall. Paper towels don't dispense next to triple sink.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters have date of 4-24-21.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile is water damaged by chemical /office area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents with dust build up over ice cream machine, missing air vent in the air vent next to it. Vent in dish pit area has rust build up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired April 1, 2022. License is current.
Drain cover(s) missing.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 drawer cooler has mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled in prep table area and behind ice machine
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.