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KJ'S STEAKHOUSE

10950 S. CLEVELAND AVE · FT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3381407
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8468713
DBPR license4606824

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 flying insects around dish and prep area. Not landing on food or food equipment

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomato (53F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (60F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (53F – Cold Holding); ; pickles (60F – Cold Holding); hard boiled egg halves (55F – Cold Holding); peppers (55F – Cold Holding); burgers (53F – Cold Holding); salmon filets (51F – Cold Holding) Items in two flip top coolers and reach in cooler drawers on cook line. Items were all in units for less than four hours operator added ice to all products. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has signs of black mold like substance.

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand-wash sink on cook line blocked by trash can. Corrected on site **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quart test strips.

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area out of paper towels. Corrected on site **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle on dish machine not labeled. Operator corrected on site.

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer gaskets in disrepair.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer.

#3Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.