Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
70
Score
Steak N Shake appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Steak N Shake's latest score of 70 falls below the Merritt Island average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open top well at make line. shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) container resting on top of ice.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for soda bibs last serviced 1/18/24. Filter for lobby soda dispenser has no date of last service visible
29-28-4
70
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Butter from previous day held over night and placed back into service
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser for ice cream machine and whipped topping machine are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. On shelf below chemicals. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-16-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Case in walk in freezer stored beneath leaking pipe. Operator discarded
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer under condenser **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
64
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter on counter was set out at 9am as opposed to listed time on written procedures listed as 10am. Any deviation from times listed on written procedures will require individual time marking
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Currently installed before splitter. Needs to be moved
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine in lobby has an accumulation of mold like substance. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of ice cream machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Surface area surrounding attachment point of mixer arm for shake stirrers has an accumulation of mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Perforated acoustic tiles in dry storage room are not smooth and easily cleanable and in disrepair.
36-51-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles in make line area have a residue. Handle to shake glass reach in cooler is heavily soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. In walk in freezer. Cases of food stored under dripping condenser unit
08B-37-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has build up of ice along door frame, ceilings and beneath condenser
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door is in disrepair exposing insulation
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Women's restroom
36-64-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling vents have an accumulation of dust and mold like substances. Walls in dish area have an accumulation of mold like substance. Floors beneath/behind equipment, shelves, dishwasher, ice machine, etc... have a build up of old food and service debris. Walls and ceilings in walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substance **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
30
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Operator stated that the butters on counter have been getting rotated in and out of refrigeration every 1.5-2 hours. Reviewed time control written procedures with manager on duty.
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last replaced 2/24/21. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area connection point for shake stirring arm is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
67
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Aug 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee making shakes put dirty dishes in dishwasher and no Handwash and continue to make drinks.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Tested at 0ppm, employee primed it a couple of times and tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on low boy cooler on make line is torn.
23-03-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. arrive at establishment and the woman's bathroom is out of order. Toilet over flowed, operator is here to fix it.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
32-23-4
61
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shake blender. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler floor
36-01-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.
How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Steak N Shake's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steak N Shake have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Steak N Shake means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Steak N Shake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steak N Shake is inspected around three times per year on average.
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