Steak-N-Shake #294
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Steak-N-Shake #294, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so Steak-N-Shake #294 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers on line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed torn gasket n reach in cooler. ** Time Extended **
14-11-5
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hat and face, then resumed work without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee leaning on make table, then proceeding to continue to work without washing hands OR changing gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager on duty without a CFM proof of certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up on backside of door handles on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cambers on drying shelf not inverted properly. Observed operator remove cambros. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray over flowing. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint on. Observed employee putting a hat on. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers on line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage sealed to adjoining equipment/walls not properly cleaned. Observed on wall corner where the dirty dishes go into machine with black mold like substance build up. **Warning**
14-23-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen, along cove moldings, syrup on floor, fries on floor, paper products on floor, etc. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Observed hoods with grease build up on them, on make line. **Warning**
14-49-4
Basic - Iced tea/ Soda/ Juice/ Shake dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed shake dispenser/ mixer with soiled top by beater blade. **Warning**
22-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food splatteron inside of microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers and freezers throughout establishment with soiled gaskets, soiled doors, grease build up on equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed cambros put away with food debris stuck on them. Observed operator remove and put into dish to wash.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on bottom of reach coolers on line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout front line. Walls with food splatter. Observed in kitchen at prep sink, walls soiled with black mold like substance. **Warning**
36-27-5
33
May 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed missing ceiling tile in back room during call back inspection. **Time Extended **
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave. Observed operator clean, remove fan guard and wash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed inside of microwave soiled during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets in kitchen area soiled with food debris on them. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed all gaskets in kitchen area soiled with food debris on them during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
23-03-4
86
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers some food debris on back sides of of handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back room. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine at 147F, rinse cycle 114F. No chemical reading on test strip either. Observed operator breaking down machine and setting up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops on top of ice machine. Observed operator remove and put into a container for storage when not in use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave. Observed operator clean, remove fan guard and wash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets in kitchen area soiled with food debris on them. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed measuring spoons stored handles down. Observed operator remove and store spoons handles up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
70
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
32
Sep 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Employee go to hand sink, re strained hair tighter, and go to drive thru to hand out food with no hand washing. Observed Operator speaking to employee on proper hand washing. Observed employee washing hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shake mixer with splatter on the inside top where mixer meets connection. Observed Operator having employee clean and sanitize immediately. Observed employee cleaning and sanitizing shake mixer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
78
Sep 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Apr 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm on test strip. Operator replaced the empty sanitizer container and primed the sanitizer to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
67
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak-N-Shake #294 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak-N-Shake #294 on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak-N-Shake #294?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Steak-N-Shake #294.
How does Steak-N-Shake #294 compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Steak-N-Shake #294 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Steak-N-Shake #294's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steak-N-Shake #294 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Steak-N-Shake #294 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Steak-N-Shake #294 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steak-N-Shake #294 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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