The Sausage Shack

4135 Dr Mlk Jr Blvd Blue 10, Fort Myers, FL 33916

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Sausage Shack has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a watch while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile damaged across from stand up reach in cooler.

36-17-5

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator replaced it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Apr 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on plastic container above three compartment sink.

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper plates not inverted next to fryers. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board of reach in cooler.

21-12-4

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

16-37-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with no label containing sugar. Operator voluntarily discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Sausage Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Sausage Shack on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does The Sausage Shack compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

The Sausage Shack most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has The Sausage Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Sausage Shack have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Sausage Shack 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 The Sausage Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Sausage Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.

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