Steak N Shake
8950 Colonial Center Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33905 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605798
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection5 intermediate, 3 basic (1 repeat)-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
More time given
Basic1
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
- First visitAug 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate5
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed buildup of food debris on mounted Nemco slicer. Prep table kitchen area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soap at hand washing sink outside manager office.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Observed paper towels unable to dispense at auto paper towel feeder at front counter next to hand washing sink.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Observed person in charge is lacking proof of food manager certification. Sherman Ferguson manager on duty.
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/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation / handling during inspection with no currently certified food manager present.
Basic3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed old label on clean metal container on shelf above three compartment sink.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed buildup of food debris in bottom of stand up double door reach in cooler on cook line.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed paper Togo trays not inverted on cook line. Operator inverted during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.