KJ'S STEAKHOUSE
10950 S. CLEVELAND AVE · FT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak tartar stored over salads in walk in cooler. Operator switched tray to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned with ice. Observed Buttermilk ranch dressing 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator discarded of dressing. Educated operator on maintaining temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean equipment at cook line. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of pink-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bruschetta. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature 115F. Operator placed pan in hotter portion of grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on drip pan underneath grill.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.