Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
61
Score
Steak N Shake has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty certificate is expired. Sherman Ferguson.
53A-03-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed French fry paper to go containers and sandwich boxes not inverted on cooks line. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drains by ice machine and mop sink backed up with standing water. Operator stated work order has been placed for drains to be cleared.
29-19-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter on cook's line. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food while wearing rubber or nylon bracelets.
13-07-4
61
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 dishwasher chlorine at 0ppm. Operator refilled chemicals. Dishwasher now reads chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at drive through area and next to walk in cooler.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter at shake station not stored in sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper single service to go containers for fries not stored inverted by fry station. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from flat top.
29-49-6
64
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
50-17-3
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal pans over three compartment sink area.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper to go containers not inverted on cook's line next to fry station.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter next to steam table.
21-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in walk in freezer covering fan covers.
14-69-4
70
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jul 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator form DBPR HR 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
86
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands after preparing food. Discussed with operator proper hand washing practices. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hand held can opener blade with buildup of food debris on blade across from tilt kettle.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from flat top on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in reach in freezer on cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vents over Shake machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line by flat top.
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand washing sink by front counter leaking water under counter and onto the floor.
29-11-4
50
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser on counter by drive through next to hot holding lamps and metal pan. Operator removed from area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go wrapped straws stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved to shelf. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on stainless steel shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.
How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Steak N Shake's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steak N Shake have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Steak N Shake means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Steak N Shake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steak N Shake is inspected around two times per year on average.
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