Steak N Shake
790 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 · Permanent Food Service · License 1504537
What drove the grade
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 15 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 26 follow-up), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 26, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0 ppm
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Front counter, manager replaced paper towels
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor in milk shake area has build up of food debris. Floor behind counter throughout is slippery.
Repeat violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Behind cooler, condenser leaking onto floor
Floor drain under dishwasher soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Manager had employee clean
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A91Routine inspection7 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitSep 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Build up around milk shake spinner attachments
Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Spoons for milkshakes in ice water, educated manager water must be 135°F or above if stored in water. Manager discarded water
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
On top of machine
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
Behind reach in cooler, pan placed to catch water is full
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Small stall no covered waste receptacle
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor in dry storage area has build up of debris under shelf, and under cook line equipment
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Walk in freezer floor
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.