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METRO DELI & CAFE

METRO DELI & CAFE located in FORT MYERS has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

12951 METRO PKWY #11

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/9/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13645403

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10900696

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in flour. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy to operator during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausages still hard frozen thawing in standing water. Educated operator on proper methods for thawing and they placed in reach in cooler for thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at room temperature, operator states out less than 30 minutes and placed eggs in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front line. Observed cooked potato (48F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen. The operator states will call a technician today and is working on icing items down. Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Provided copy to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form via email to operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

2/10/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8870013

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice ice buildup in reach in reach in freezer by hand wash sink.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2024. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above gravy in reach in cooler.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice buildup items stored in hand wash sink, operator removed items from sink. Corrected On-Site

8/23/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8730596

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over ready to eat foods in stainless steel reach in cooler.

3/7/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8501336

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles as having an accumulation of dust in kitchen area.
  • 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed items stored in mop sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the interior of the drawer by coffee maker as having lose coffee grounds inside of it.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed some single service items stored on floor at front counter.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup in ice chute of self service soda machine.

9/15/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8351819

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles throughout establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4: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. Observed no plan available. Operator printed and posted sign. Corrected On-Site