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STEAK N SHAKE INC

10600 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3571054
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10725696
DBPR license4605358

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#4High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler at prep area; cooked pasta (47F – Cooling). Per operator pasta prepared and placed at reach-in cooler at overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw burger patties stored over cooked onion. Operator removed cooked onion to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler at prep area; cooked pasta (47F – Cooling). Per operator pasta prepared and placed at reach-in cooler at overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at cook line; cooked onion (120F – Hot Holding). Per operator cooked onion placed on steamer for one hour. Operator started reheating onion. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. Operator provided handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service soda cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination at drive through. Operator stored soda cups properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.