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STEAK-N-SHAKE #294

STEAK-N-SHAKE #294 in PORT CHARLOTTE has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1080 El Jobean Road
Florida, 33948
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13467541

  • 14-11-5: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 **

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10896060

  • 23-24-4: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
  • 24-05-4: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
  • 14-73-4:Basic - Container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray over flowing. Warning
  • 13-03-4: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
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers on line. Warning
  • 14-23-4: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
  • 36-01-4: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
  • 14-49-4:Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Observed hoods with grease build up on them, on make line. Warning
  • 22-13-5: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
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food splatteron inside of microwave. Warning
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 16-48-4: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
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on bottom of reach coolers on line. Warning
  • 36-27-5: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
  • 12A-10-4: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-09-4: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
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager on duty without a CFM proof of certification. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10846030

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766443

  • 36-36-4: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 **
  • 22-08-4: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 **
  • 23-03-4: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 **

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719171

  • 23-24-4: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
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back room. Warning
  • 16-55-4: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
  • 10-12-5: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
  • 22-08-4: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
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 24-18-4: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

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8817123

  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed both bathrooms with dirty toilets, sinks, mirrors, walls, floors, overflowing trash.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout dining room with water damage.
  • 24-03-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed soiled cutting boards put away clean
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets on cook.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed mold on gaskets of reach in coolers through out kitchen.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with gap on right hand side.
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand sink when you enter grill area from dining room with cold water handle broken off and water constantly running. Hot side faucet handle does nothing.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed debris all over trash area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer under freezer fan Repeat Violation
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odors in mens bathroom. Noticed smell upon entering hallway.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed drinking cups in drive thru stored with no protection on top of cup dispensing unit to protect things from falling in the cups.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink when you enter grill area from dining room with cold water handle broken off and water constantly running. Hot side faucet handle does nothing.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee going to put on gloves with out washing hands. Employee washed hands and put on gloves after coaching
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull up pants and not change gloves or wash hands. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with food debris on it after yesterday's use, per manager in charge.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at main hand sink in ladies room, but soap in handicap stall.

Inspection Date: 9/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511922

  • 12A-25-4: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
  • 22-02-4: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

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8487548

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with out a hair restraint. Observed employee putting hair net on immediately Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open. Observed manager closing lids immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-04-5:Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed exposed pipeline holes where water pipes were removed (and re installed ) and piping holes have not been sealed off. Observed right above hot water tank in mop room .
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shake mixer with debris on mixing blades.

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473320

  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed an abundance of garbage on ground around dumpsters.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.observed ice build up in walk in freezer. Operator has a back up freezer for use and maintenance call in already. Reported at 10:38 am. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance in drip tray f soda machine at front counter for self service. Observed operator started cleaning the tray. **Corrective Action Taken**