Largo, Pinellas County

STEAK N SHAKE

10555 ULMERTON RD, Largo, FL 33771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Mar 27, 2026
City
Largo
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 24475095

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Witnessed employee use hand sink to dump beverage.

53B-14-5

Detail 24475096

Intermediate - 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.

16-21-4

Detail 24475092

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.

14-11-5

Detail 24475091

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Drawers under chili and butter steam table broken.

33-16-4

Detail 24475093

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24475094

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated with food debris next to shake making station.

42-01-4

Detail 24475097

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-04-6

Detail 24295560

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Manager on duty, Doug Metzger is missing certification. Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 24295561

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Observed manager certification for Julia Mizell. Doug Metzger, Shacara Abadji, andJohn Kratzer have expired training. Admin Complaint

Nov 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-04-6

Detail 24197536

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 24197537

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

Nov 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 24185816

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

53A-04-6

Detail 24185834

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

Detail 24185817

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

Detail 24185830

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not working in warewashing or food preparation area near expo area. Warning Priority: Intermediate

53A-05-6

Detail 24185835

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

Detail 24185833

Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap in handicap women’s restroom. Warning Priority: Intermediate

53B-14-5

Detail 24185836

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

23-03-4

Detail 24185820

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

29-08-4

Detail 24185829

Basic - Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Front hand wash sink near expo area not working. Warning Priority: Basic

Jan 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23463347

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

Detail 23463349

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

14-11-5

Detail 23463354

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

Detail 23463353

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind shake machine.

14-69-4

Detail 23463350

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer stand alone reach in freezer near fryer.

23-03-4

Detail 23463348

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt Outside of microwave on prep line above real butter.

08B-39-4

Detail 23463351

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

Detail 23463352

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind dishwasher soiled

21-08-4

Detail 23463346

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.

Oct 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 23278110

Intermediate - Hand wash sink across from grill right side soap dispenser broken. Owner obtained soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23278108

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pull out draws under grill not operable. Only used for buns

12B-13-4

Detail 23278109

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