STEAK N SHAKE
10555 ULMERTON RD, Largo FL 33771 · 656-214-1358
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach where license is hanging
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015002085 | Dec 12, 2014 | Feb 5, 2015 | $200 |
| 3--2015002776 | Dec 12, 2014 | Feb 5, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Witnessed employee use hand sink to dump beverage.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kya's is the only employee certificate not expired. Operator in process of training employees and new hires.
Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Drawers under chili and butter steam table broken.
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Open dumpster lid. Closed dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated with food debris next to shake making station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops sitting in mop sink and buckets. Operator inverted mops to dry.
Jan 12, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty is Doug Metzger Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Doug Metzger, Shacara Abadji, Julia Mizell, John Kratzer expired. Priority: Intermediate
Nov 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty is Doug Metzger Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Doug Metzger, Shacara Abadji, Julia Mizell, John Kratzer expired. Priority: Intermediate
Nov 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating with guests eating in the dining room. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty is Doug Metzger Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream mixtures accumulated with old milk. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not working in warewashing or food preparation area near expo area. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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/ Manager on duty is Doug Metzger Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap in handicap women’s restroom. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Doug Metzger, Shacara Abadji, Julia Mizell, John Kratzer expired. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer cooler near ice cream machine soiled with food debris. Priority: Basic
Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Front hand wash sink near expo area not working. Priority: Basic
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shake machine inserts mixing pieces used for mixing shakes soiled. Owner cleaned during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sent owner Time is a public health control paperwork. Filled out during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom pull out draw under grill broken used to hold buns. Bottom of shake machine ingredients holder missing plate.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind shake machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer stand alone reach in freezer near fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt Outside of microwave on prep line above real butter.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. During inspection observed employee cut onions before washing. Educated employee. Employee discharged 3 onions.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind dishwasher soiled
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket near shake machine at 0ppm. Owner replaced now at 200ppm.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hand wash sink across from grill right side soap dispenser broken. Owner obtained soap during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Pull out draws under grill not operable. Only used for buns
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage inside reach in cooler with raw beef burgers. Employee moved.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Bottom of Reach in cooler beside grill. Cooler is dripping onto top of hot dog case. Manager moved hot dogs to top open case.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. During inspection observed chili concentrate thawing water at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and standing water at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Put in to thaw at 10 am. Educated Manager put onto stove to cook.
Aug 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self serve ice machine soiled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooks line Reach In Cooler handles soiled
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Aug 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 flies water wash area landing on clean dishes. 4 by soda machine 5 in food prep area. 2 in dinner area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach where license is hanging
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp butter at 11:00am at 64 degrees Fahrenheit. No stop sale issued at this time butter was taken out at 9 am. Inspector completed time as public health control form with manager for butter.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self serve ice machine soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as a scoop in pepper on cooks line. Manager removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooks line Reach In Cooler handles soiled
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bag in box soda lines in back of house soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pepper at cook line not labeled
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.