KJ'S STEAKHOUSE
10950 S. CLEVELAND AVE, Ft Myers FL 33907 · 239.275.4745
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 flying insects around dish and prep area. Not landing on food or food equipment
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food cook line. Employee removed his watch.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Provided operator handwashing sign.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled flour container.
Oct 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine 00ppm, sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing and started setting up triple sink until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near dishmachine. Operator labeled dishmachine.
Faucet/handle broken at handwashing sink near dishmachine.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at bar. Operator removed sanitizing solution to proper storage.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes. Operator removed cooked potatoes to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; Raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F- cold holding) Per operator items placed in reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator removed all items to walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Soda gun at bar soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at server station. Operator labeled spray bottle.
In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook-line. Operator removed tong.
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored coffee filters properly.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burger patties over raw pork in Walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw burger patties to bottom shelf.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at bar area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal cell phone on prep area. Operator removed the cell phone.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw bacon boxes over ready eat butter. Operator removed them to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler by end of cook line; cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); homemade aioli with cooked garlic (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator it has been 3 hours items have been in reach-in cooler. Operator called technician for service and removed items to container with filled with ice. After 20 minutes, cooked rice (43F- cold holding); cheese (41F- cold holding); homemade aioli with cooked garlic (42F- cold holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing his personal cup at handwashing sink at dishwasher area. Discussed with operator about handwashing sink only to wash hands.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some kitchen ceiling tiles shows damaged and in disrepair.
Employee wearing watches other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks wearing watches during prep and cooking. Discussed with operator and cooks removed their watches.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine by server station soiled. Bar floor under shelves soiled.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak tartar stored over salads in walk in cooler. Operator switched tray to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned with ice. Observed Buttermilk ranch dressing 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator discarded of dressing. Educated operator on maintaining temperatures.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean equipment at cook line. Operator removed chemicals.
Accumulation of pink-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bruschetta. Operator removed cup.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed employee beverage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature 115F. Operator placed pan in hotter portion of grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on drip pan underneath grill.
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer gaskets in disrepair.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 flying insects around dish and prep area. Not landing on food or food equipment
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomato (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding);; pickles (60F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg halves (55F - Cold Holding); peppers (55F - Cold Holding); burgers (53F - Cold Holding); salmon filets (51F - Cold Holding) Items in two flip top coolers and reach in cooler drawers on cook line. Items were all in units for less than four hours operator added ice to all products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has signs of black mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand-wash sink on cook line blocked by trash can. Corrected on site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quart test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area out of paper towels. Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle on dish machine not labeled. Operator corrected on site.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer gaskets in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled.
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