DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

METRO DINER

With 9 inspections documented, METRO DINER maintains a 2.1/5 food safety rating in CASSELBERRY. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

985 Jamestown Boulevard
Florida, 32714
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13465699

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - under ice machine
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Vulcan oven
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine. - speed racks in walk-in cooler - exterior of Vulcan ovens. - hood filters
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in coolers on cooks line
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - cooked turkey in walk-in cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. - under dish machine
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - employee sweep floor
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - per operator placed in holding cabinet @6 am Current time 9:58am. Operator discarded. mashed potatoes (120F - Reheating); Mac n cheese (115F - Reheating); chicken noodle soup (114F - Cold Holding); gravy (112F - Reheating)
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - stainless steel cleaner stored on dry rack in dish area. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board in prep area and front line.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked turkey

Inspection Date: 6/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10858475

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8877081

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -All kitchen unit handles Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee glasses stored on clean whipping rag Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under soda machine in server station Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor in front of fryers broken, no longer smooth and easily cleanable Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler right side of waffle irons interior soiled with food debris -reach in cooler right side of fryer interior soiled with food debris and standing water Warning
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -sanitizer bucket stored along side food items Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -floor drain under dish machine not draining Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink in prep area slow draining Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler shelves rusted/pitted and soiled with mold like substance Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall next to waffle irons soiled with food debris Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -all water from dish machine draining onto floor surface Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to toaster Warning

Inspection Date: 9/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8876644

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8876346

  • 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -individually packaged salmon thawing in package in walk in cooler. Package indicates salmon must be removed from package before thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -board cooler -2 coolers next to waffle makers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lower shelf and under shelf on left side of dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
  • 32-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in employee restroom out of order Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. -veggie butter prepared on 08/15 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Veggie butter dated 8/15, operator discarded Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: 2 live roaches at mop sink **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8753969

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -individually packaged salmon thawing in package in walk in cooler. Package indicates salmon must be removed from package before thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -board cooler -2 coolers next to waffle makers Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lower shelf and under shelf on left side of dish machine Warning
  • 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in employee restroom out of order Warning
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. -veggie butter prepared on 08/15 Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Veggie butter dated 8/15, operator discarded Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at mop sink Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chicken salad 55f 1/6th,Cowlslaw 62f 1/6th pan, Sliced turkey 52F 6lbs, Mozzarella 61 1/6th pan, Cheddar 57f 1/6th pan, Cut Mellon 47f 1/6th pan, Cut tomatoes 52f pan Cut greens 59f 1/6th pan, Red sauce 64f 1/6th pan, Chicken salad 48f 1/6th pan, Chicken salad 54f 1/6th pan, Cheddar 48f 1lbs, Cheddar 49f 1lbs Cheddar 49f 1lbs ,Swiss 53f 1lbs, Coleslaw 46f 1/6th, Coleslaw 49f 1/6th pan, Cut Mellon 53f 1/6th pan, single serve butter 58F 150 servings . All items in cooler overnight. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken salad 55f 1/6th,Cowlslaw 62f 1/6th pan, Sliced turkey 52F 6lbs, Mozzarella 61 1/6th pan, Cheddar 57f 1/6th pan, Cut Mellon 47f 1/6th pan, Cut tomatoes 52f pan -Cut greens 59f 1/6th pan, Red sauce 64f 1/6th pan, Chicken salad 48f 1/6th pan, Chicken salad 54f 1/6th pan, Cheddar 48f 1lbs, Cheddar 49f 1lbs Cheddar 49f 1lbs ,Swiss 53f 1lbs, Coleslaw 46f 1/6th, Coleslaw 49f 1/6th pan, Cut Mellon 53f 1/6th pan, All items in cooler overnight. -single serve butters at 58f to 63°f in server area. Out of cooler more than 4 hours. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding); pot pie mix (120F - hot holding) under 3 hours in hot holding. Operator stated all items were heated to greater than 165°f in the early am. -Operator reheated items to over 165 Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459387

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - chicken cooler
  • 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. - in back storage room
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - jackets and backpacks on shelf storing bread Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - dish wash area - ice machine area
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink in server station soiled - counter below microwave Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - egg cooler - salad cooler - make line cooler Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms over cut cabbage
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. - ice machine drain line broken - dish machine drain line dumps onto floor
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - on cook line storing soiled spatula
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - bottle yellow liquid hanging on side of hand wash sink in prep area

Inspection Date: 8/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8458838

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - lightly soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - waste line on ice machine disconnected causing standing water in ice machine area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - egg cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - faucet over dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366348

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - lightly soiled Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in coolers throughout cook line Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter scoops on front Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - prep sink Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - waste line on ice machine disconnected causing standing water in ice machine area Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - egg cooler Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. - operator spoke to employee **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 8 around egg cracker machine next to the ice machine. Operator moved to back and cleaned floor . - next day callback per Selina Lui Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - unwashed avocados in salad cooler. Operator brought to back for washing Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - single use butter (69F - Cold Holding) - whipped butter (51F - Cold Holding) - strawberry butter (52F - Cold Holding) - cinnamon butter (54F - Cold Holding) - <2 hours per operator. Set up ice baths. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - faucet over dish machine Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - next to drying shelves in warewash area Warning