West Melbourne, Brevard County

STEAK N SHAKE

1651 WEST NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne, FL 32904

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 High Priority
May 27, 2026
City
West Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24594354

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over cheese in small make table. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 24594353

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No backflow device on splitter.

Dec 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-28-4

Detail 24231737

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters for ice maker not dated. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24231738

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under cook line cabinets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-28-4

Detail 24204062

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

14-74-7

Detail 24204063

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

14-11-5

Detail 24204061

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

36-27-5

Detail 24204060

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

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-02-7

Detail 24201547

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found one small fly in ware washing room.

01B-02-5

Detail 24201546

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)

03A-02-5

Detail 24201549

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

29-28-4

Detail 24201541

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.

36-34-5

Detail 24201548

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.

14-74-7

Detail 24201543

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.

24-08-4

Detail 24201544

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bin rack has bins wet nesting. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24201542

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer used for fries has a torn gasket on upper door.

23-03-4

Detail 24201550

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.

36-27-5

Detail 24201545

Basic - 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, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 23703602

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23703603

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-14-5

Detail 23703601

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23703600

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

31B-04-4

Detail 23118943

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided signs to operator Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 23118944

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plats in dry storage. Manager inverted items Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 22632011

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

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 22629619

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 22629622

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

22-02-4

Detail 22629618

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive thru soda nozzles soiled and lobby

11-26-1

Detail 22629617

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

36-34-5

Detail 22629624

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust on cook line.

10-01-5

Detail 22629621

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22629620

Basic - Stored oreo crumbles not covered in the walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22629623

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Savory seasoning Corrected On-Site

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22218484

High Priority - 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

03A-02-5

Detail 22218490

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22218485

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22218487

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer operator has them on order Corrective Action Taken

10-14-5

Detail 22218489

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22218486

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shake mixer plate Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22218488

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go catering boxes stored on floor in dry storage Corrected On-Site

Jan 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 21671814

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzles at soda station

16-21-4

Detail 21671811

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-74-7

Detail 21671817

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. Front sandwich cooler not keeping temperature. Using ice to keep foods cold

29-18-4

Detail 21671819

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21671815

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook and line cook Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 21671812

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21671816

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2 door reach in freezer Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21671813

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21671818

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies bathroom

23-03-4

Detail 21671820

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets small make table Corrected On-Site

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 21235400

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

24-08-4

Detail 21235397

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

36-17-5

Detail 21235398

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

23-03-4

Detail 21235399

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

14-69-4

Detail 21235396

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

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21232083

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in dish area, Observed 1 flying insect in prep area. Observed approximately 8 flying insects by back door. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21232084

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Softened butter found at station, was told by operator it's on a time plan, no written plan available. Temp 64f, placed out 1 hour prior. Plan emailed to operator, filled out. Must be available at all future inspections. Corrected On-Site

16-07-4

Detail 21232082

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Leftover from night before. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21232079

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen, dish and prep area.

24-08-4

Detail 21232080

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21232086

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing at back sink area.

23-03-4

Detail 21232081

Basic - Gaskets dirty on upright fry freezer. soda backsplash in dining and drive thru machine dirty. Corrected on site. Caulk line at triple sink.

14-69-4

Detail 21232078

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Upright fry freezer had ice buildup by the fan.

08B-17-4

Detail 21232085

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over prepped lettuce and tomatoes. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 21232077

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives and forks in bin. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

13-05-4

Detail 20780568

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Manager NIAVA with long painted nails performing minor prep duties including scooping and unwrapping foods.

22-02-4

Detail 20780572

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled.

53B-10-4

Detail 20780573

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificate for OSCAR GONZALEZ with trainer name and number missing as well as employee birthdate. At least one new employee hired less than 30 days.

25-25-4

Detail 20780574

Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.

14-09-4

Detail 20780570

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

24-08-4

Detail 20780569

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20780575

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sign on auto dish machine states out of order. Use 3 bin sink only. Repeat Violation

14-10-4

Detail 20780571

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Freezer gasket, double door at fryer.

Nov 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-11-4

Detail 20685437

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not in use needs a new motor -sign on unit for employees to utilize 3-compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-29: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20685439

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets 2-door freezer prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-29: Time Extended

24-06-4

Detail 20685436

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelf back prep by shake mixer and diced soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-29: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20685438

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to back cooler had black-like substance and needed cleaning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-29: Time Extended

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

29-42-4

Detail 20553256

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-04-6

Detail 20553260

Intermediate - 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/ West Osselyn Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20553259

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) tall McCall unit not in use soiled in prep area 2)tomato dicer Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20553257

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.storing chemical tube educated Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20553261

Intermediate - 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/ Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20553258

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front line 91°f Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20553263

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20553254

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not in use needs a new motor -sign on unit for employees to utilize 3-compartment sink Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20553262

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20553253

Basic - Gaskets 2-door freezer prep area Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20553255

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.front line Warning

24-06-4

Detail 20553264

Basic - Shelf back prep by shake mixer and diced soiled Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20553265

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to back cooler had black-like substance and needed cleaning Warning