Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Steak N Shake 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Steak N Shake was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “observed”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Largo restaurant, which scores around 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Witnessed employee use hand sink to dump beverage.
31A-11-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Drawers under chili and butter steam table broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated with food debris next to shake making station.
36-27-5
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**
42-01-4
64
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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**
53A-04-6
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**
53B-14-5
82
Nov 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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**
53A-04-6
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**
53B-14-5
82
Nov 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
50-17-3
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
53A-04-6
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
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not working in warewashing or food preparation area near expo area. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-07-4
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
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap in handicap women’s restroom. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
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
53B-14-5
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
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Front hand wash sink near expo area not working. **Warning** Priority: Basic
29-08-4
43
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
03F-10-5
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**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom pull out draw under grill broken used to hold buns. Bottom of shake machine ingredients holder missing plate.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind shake machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer stand alone reach in freezer near fryer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt Outside of microwave on prep line above real butter.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. During inspection observed employee cut onions before washing. Educated employee. Employee discharged 3 onions.
08B-39-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind dishwasher soiled
36-27-5
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.
21-08-4
58
Oct 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Hand wash sink across from grill right side soap dispenser broken. Owner obtained soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pull out draws under grill not operable. Only used for buns
14-11-5
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**
12B-13-4
82
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
22-02-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
82
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach where license is hanging **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as a scoop in pepper on cooks line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooks line Reach In Cooler handles soiled **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pepper at cook line not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bag in box soda lines in back of house soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self serve ice machine soiled **Warning**
22-20-5
37
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner next to bottles of vinegar on front line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of make line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds butter in time as a public health control with no written procedure. Emailed form to operator
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in men's restroom used by employees and customers ran for over a minute 94 degrees F
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of make line
14-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of single door reach-in cooler soiled across fryer.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door reach-in cooler across fryer soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at milkshake station Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles near tall reach-in freezer of cook line has dust accumulation
36-27-5
45
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chili (51F - Cold Holding retemp at 40 degrees Fahrenheit ) Operator stated that items were held out less than 4 hours Operator moved items to another cooler during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottles stored next to boxes of condiments at drive-thru window Operator moved during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -reach in cooler at cooks line has accumulation of food residue -milkshake nozzles have accumulation of food residue
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack next to condiments at drive-thru window
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans above prep table in back prep area
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -wall at dish machine has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in ceiling above microwave at front counter
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -reach in cooler gasket with breads at cooks line have accumulation of food residue -sides of microwave have accumulation of food residue -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -at mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with sugar at front counter -squeeze bottles and seasoning containers at prep table near front counter Operator began labeling containers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.
How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Steak N Shake's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Steak N Shake have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Steak N Shake means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Steak N Shake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steak N Shake is inspected around three times per year on average.
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