How many health inspections has STEAK N SHAKE had?

STEAK N SHAKE has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has STEAK N SHAKE ever been shut down?

No, STEAK N SHAKE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at STEAK N SHAKE?

The most frequently cited violations at STEAK N SHAKE are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

STEAK N SHAKE

8950 COLONIAL CENTER DR, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TONYS BURGER KINGDOM LLC · License: SEA4605798

STEAK N SHAKE in Fort Myers, FL has 25 inspections on record with 138 total violations (5.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

138Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 16, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Jan 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 27, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 15, 2022 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2019 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Dec 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 15, 2016 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2016 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

How Does This Facility Compare?

STEAK N SHAKE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has STEAK N SHAKE had?: STEAK N SHAKE has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has STEAK N SHAKE ever been shut down?: No, STEAK N SHAKE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at STEAK N SHAKE?: The most frequently cited violations at STEAK N SHAKE are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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