Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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STEAK N SHAKE

8950 COLONIAL CENTER DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3725134
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13763627
DBPR license4605798

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on mounted Nemco slicer. Prep table kitchen area. **Warning**

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#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge is lacking proof of food manager certification. Sherman Ferguson manager on duty. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53A-05-6

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/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation / handling during inspection with no currently certified food manager present. **Warning**

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#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink outside manager office. **Warning**

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#8Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels unable to dispense at auto paper towel feeder at front counter next to hand washing sink. **Warning**

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Basic 3

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris in bottom of stand up double door reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**

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#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean metal container on shelf above three compartment sink. **Warning**

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#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper Togo trays not inverted on cook line. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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