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STEAK N SHAKE

1940 94 CT, Vero Beach FL 32966

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats99
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4101159
Grade history
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 4-1-26. Operator renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $1,600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017034485Jun 7, 2017Aug 2, 2017$1,600

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 4-1-26. Operator renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Patrice
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Presence of ants on wall above cook line
High priority/35A-09-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine off and not in use. Manager has new machine on site and waiting to be installed. 3 bay sink is set up
Basic/16-55-4/Repeat Violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (69-71F - Cold Holding) Manager states butter has been sitting out overnight. Butter was thrown away.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Manager has reached out to ecolab and is utilizing 3 bay sink
Basic/16-55-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop cookie dough pieces in walk in freezer
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shield deflector
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind soda box station
Basic/36-73-4
Garbage/ old building materials on the ground around dumpster. Dumpster lid open
Basic/33-19-4
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream nozzles soiled in old food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Mar 25, 2024Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored with clean dishes
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Lids stored on floor
Basic/25-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On top of machine
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ice bin
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed during inspection
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored in sink
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice dredge on cooks line
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation

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.