Steaknshake
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Steaknshake has 15 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
By comparison, the average Cape Coral facility scores 77, putting Steaknshake on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (48F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The GM placed ice under all items in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient temperature 48F.
14-74-7
67
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat cheese in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the cheese above raw hamburgers in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook begin work place gloves on without washing hands. Educated cook to wash hands with soap and hot water prior to placing gloves on and preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer in stand up reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust handwashing handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom stall in disrepair in men's restroom. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust handwashing handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager discarded the container of chili. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in drive up area gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink with white like substance on handles in soda machine area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
29-49-6
67
May 3, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand washing sink in soda machine area heavily soiled with white like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Mar 4, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom stall in mens restroom sign on door stating out of order. The GM stated a work order has been placed for out of order bathroom stall **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris above steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand washing sink in soda machine area heavily soiled with white like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. The manager primed dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up residue on hand washing sink in soda machine Area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected above coffee machine. **Warning**
25-06-4
64
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in soda machine area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed very low water pressure in women's restroom.
27-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in stand up reach-in freezer across from prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris above steam table.
22-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hand washing sink in soda machine area soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
67
Mar 17, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Broken dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near back entry.
36-17-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers beside cook line. The manager removed open drink from reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Mar 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed No Clean Up for Vomiting and Diarrhea posted.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand washing sink in prep area white like substance on hand washing handles.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected.
25-06-4
70
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink across from cook line. A work order has been submitted for hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up ice in stand up reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
64
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched above prep table.
25-02-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steaknshake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steaknshake on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steaknshake?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Steaknshake.
How does Steaknshake compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Steaknshake most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Steaknshake's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steaknshake have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Steaknshake 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 Steaknshake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steaknshake is inspected around four times per year on average.
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