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STEAK N SHAKE

STEAK N SHAKE in LARGO has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

10555 ULMERTON RD, LARGO 33771

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13572352

  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - 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 Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream mixtures accumulated with old milk. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not working in warewashing or food preparation area near expo area. Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 53A-05-6: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 Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap in handicap women’s restroom. Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating with guests eating in the dining room. Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Front hand wash sink near expo area not working. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 53B-14-5: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. Warning Priority: Intermediate

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754936

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom pull out draw under grill broken used to hold buns. Bottom of shake machine ingredients holder missing plate.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind shake machine.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer stand alone reach in freezer near fryer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt Outside of microwave on prep line above real butter.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. During inspection observed employee cut onions before washing. Educated employee. Employee discharged 3 onions.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind dishwasher soiled
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket near shake machine at 0ppm. Owner replaced now at 200ppm.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8998494

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pull out draws under grill not operable. Only used for buns
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Hand wash sink across from grill right side soap dispenser broken. Owner obtained soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site