Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

STEAK-N-SHAKE #294

1080 EL JOBEAN RD, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
May 4, 2026
City
Port Charlotte
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24554369

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the shake machine dispenser nozzles soiled with an accumulation of food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-04: Time Extended

16-62-1

Detail 24554371

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-04: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24554372

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the shake station. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-04: Time Extended

38-04-4

Detail 24554373

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed a broken light fixture in the walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-04: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 24554370

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink room. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-04: Time Extended

May 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

22-49-4

Detail 24552290

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator stated the dishmachine operated both as a high temperature and chlorine solution sanitizer. Observed the max temperature of the dishmachine at 148.7. After cycling 3 times. The operator to set up three compartment sink for sanitizing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24552296

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); amibiet air temperature 55F in the walk in cooler. The operator provided proof of internal food temperature of 38F along with ambient air temperature of 39F approximately 3 hours prior to inspection. The operator opened walk in freezer door and will monitor temperature until alternate storage or repair is made. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24552289

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the shake machine dispenser nozzles soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

16-62-1

Detail 24552291

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-03-4

Detail 24552293

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the front counter.

36-73-4

Detail 24552295

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the shake station.

25-05-4

Detail 24552292

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple plastic single-service items stored on the floor in the storage area.

38-04-4

Detail 24552288

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed a broken light fixture in the walk in freezer.

42-01-4

Detail 24552294

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink room. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 24054097

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 **

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 14Total: 17

12A-10-4

Detail 23889851

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

Detail 23889842

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

Detail 23889838

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager on duty without a CFM proof of certification. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23889848

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

Detail 23889849

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

Detail 23889840

Basic - Container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray over flowing. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23889845

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

Detail 23889850

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers on line. Warning

14-23-4

Detail 23889844

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

Detail 23889847

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

Detail 23889841

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

Detail 23889846

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

Detail 23889852

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food splatteron inside of microwave. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23889843

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

Detail 23889839

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

Detail 23889836

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

Detail 23889837

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

May 28, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-36-4

Detail 23529311

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

Detail 23529310

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

Detail 23529312

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 **

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Basic: 7Total: 7

23-24-4

Detail 23505692

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

Detail 23505689

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back room. Warning

16-55-4

Detail 23505693

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

Detail 23505694

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

Detail 23505690

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

Detail 23505695

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

Detail 23505691

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

Jul 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 17

12A-07-5

Detail 22969253

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

Detail 22969243

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

Detail 22969250

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

Detail 22969244

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at main hand sink in ladies room, but soap in handicap stall.

32-07-4

Detail 22969255

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed both bathrooms with dirty toilets, sinks, mirrors, walls, floors, overflowing trash.

36-32-5

Detail 22969247

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout dining room with water damage.

24-03-4

Detail 22969246

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

Detail 22969249

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

14-11-5

Detail 22969241

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed mold on gaskets of reach in coolers through out kitchen.

35B-01-4

Detail 22969245

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

Detail 22969242

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

Detail 22969256

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed debris all over trash area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22969252

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

Detail 22969251

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

Detail 22969248

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open.

25-05-4

Detail 22969257

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

Detail 22969254

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.

Sep 29, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

12A-25-4

Detail 22327704

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

Detail 22327703

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

Sep 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22269292

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shake mixer with debris on mixing blades.

13-03-4

Detail 22269294

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

Detail 22269293

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open. Observed manager closing lids immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-04-5

Detail 22269295

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 .

Aug 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22227252

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

33-19-4

Detail 22227251

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed an abundance of garbage on ground around dumpsters.

14-69-4

Detail 22227250

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

Detail 22227249

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open.

Apr 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21949635

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 0ppm on test strip. Operator replaced the empty sanitizer container and primed the sanitizer to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21949632

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 21949633

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the machine. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21949634

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head. Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 21771576

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21771577

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. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21771575

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21771578

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. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21771574

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Table Top at cookline. Warning

Apr 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 21037918

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of grease and dust on ceiling vents throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Observed progress, however, not completed. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21037919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Observed ice buildup at Walk in Freezer. Time Extended

Feb 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20889380

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on dispenser of shake machine, whip cream dispenser nozzle and shake blender. Observed operator wipe down and clean all pieces of equipment with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 20889381

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20889386

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans on slice tomatoes, onions, and beef patties not date marked.

16-21-4

Detail 20889384

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwasher with heavily soiled.

36-32-5

Detail 20889383

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles In dining room, above shake machine area, dishwasher area and above grill flat top damaged and in disrepair. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20889382

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of grease and dust on ceiling vents throughout kitchen.

14-11-4

Detail 20889379

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler next to flat top grill. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20889385

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20889378

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom catch pan at shake make station soiled with food debris and standing water.

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 20395055

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile over flat top.

14-69-4

Detail 20395054

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.