STEAK-N-SHAKE #294
1080 EL JOBEAN RD · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator stated the dishmachine operated both as a high temperature and chlorine solution sanitizer. Observed the max temperature of the dishmachine at 148.7. After cycling 3 times. The operator to set up three compartment sink for sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (52F – Cold Holding); butter (53F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); amibiet air temperature 55F in the walk in cooler. The operator provided proof of internal food temperature of 38F along with ambient air temperature of 39F approximately 3 hours prior to inspection. The operator opened walk in freezer door and will monitor temperature until alternate storage or repair is made. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the shake machine dispenser nozzles soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink behind the front counter.
Basic 4
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the shake station.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple plastic single-service items stored on the floor in the storage area.
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed a broken light fixture in the walk in freezer.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink room. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:41 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.