Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
86
Score
Steak N Shake has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Steak N Shake was last inspected on Dec 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “water treatment device has not been inspected” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in West Melbourne average 76, so Steak N Shake is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters for ice maker not dated. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under cook line cabinets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
86
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Mayo 40f cold holding, tomatoes 40f cold holding, and leafy greens 40f cold holding. Put ice under containers in top of make table bottom only used for non tcs items. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer used for fries has a torn gasket on upper door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Exposed walls under cabinets and prep areas on cook line soiled with debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found one small fly in ware washing room.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - 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.
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer used for fries has a torn gasket on upper door.
14-11-5
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
Basic - 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.
36-34-5
Basic - 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.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bin rack has bins wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Exposed walls under cabinets and prep areas on cook line soiled with debris.
36-27-5
43
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
74
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided signs to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plats in dry storage. Manager inverted items **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive thru soda nozzles soiled and lobby - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Not clean **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive thru soda nozzles soiled and lobby
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Savory seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust on cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored oreo crumbles not covered in the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
50
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Jan 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen, dish and prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing at back sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets dirty on upright fry freezer. soda backsplash in dining and drive thru machine dirty. Corrected on site. Caulk line at triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Upright fry freezer had ice buildup by the fan. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?
Across the inspection record, “water treatment device has not been inspected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.
How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Melbourne average of 76.
Has Steak N Shake's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Steak N Shake have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Steak N Shake means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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