METRO DINER
San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, 32223
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Clean linens stored in bags on floor in storage closet by restrooms. Person in charge raised. Corrected On-Site
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink outside back door. Also, standing water observed in interior of reach in cooler on line.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple clean dishware items wet nesting.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor at cook line with missing pieces, not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed standing water on floor near walk in freezer. Wall at far cook line hand wash sink with debris buildup.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with debris buildup. Observed staining on interior of several clean dishware items. Observed staining at far pancake make line cutting board.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer broken at back door. Repeat Violation
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Light not functional in walk in freezer. Person in charge states has work order in. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed employee crack shell eggs, then handle clean plate without hand wash at cook line. Also, observed employee wipe hands on clothes, then don gloves and handle bread. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed mop bucket with soiled water on side outside back door, observed soiled water on ground near tipped mop bucket.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In unit by cook line holding proteins on ice cheese, sausage at 48F. Person in charge will utilize time for unit until repaired, or utilize small quantities. In pancake unit, ham stored above fill line at 57F. Person in charge moved to unit below holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In small warmer, beans and onions 122F, Mac and cheese at 117F. Person in charge began reheating, retemped at 167F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment utilizes hot water for sanitizing at dishmachine. Unable to provide way to test. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles containing bleach and blue chemical unlabeled at back chemical storage, at front hostess stand. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor at fryer missing piece, holding water. Standing water observed on floor by walk in freezer. Wall at hand wash sink far side cook line with debris buildup.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label reside observed on multiple clean dishes in dish storage area. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in far cook line reach in freezer. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer not attached at back door. Person in charge fixed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs, then change gloves and handle clean utensils without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishmachine is currently in hot water sanitizing mode per sticker on unit. Only reaching 148F during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Cream cheese icing on line at 83F. Made in house with cream cheese, person in charge moved to time control, added to time paperwork. Fried jalapeños stored in pan not under heat lamp at 103F. Person in charge discarded. In warmer, gravy at 121F. Unit set to hold at 135F, person in charge increased to 145F. Reheated gravy to 170F during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink by server line. Observed cook fill pitcher at hand wash sink on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Specials menu has crab cake Benedict with pouched eggs served undercooked. Missing disclosure. Person in charge added during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Dishmachine set up as hot water sanitizing, person in charge unable to provide way to test during inspection.
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth on multiple training certificates.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple clean dishware items wet nesting.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cookline floors in disrepair, observed standing water and grease buildup in worn areas. Also, wall under triple sink with debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.Observed old food debris on multiple clean dishware containers, also observed old labels on several containers.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected from back door. Also light visible under back door. Repeat Violation
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of apple pie filling with dent along seam. Also, two shell eggs on line with cracked shells. Person in charge discarded.
- 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. Observed employee crack raw shell egg with gloved hands, then handle biscuits with gloved hand without removing gloves and washing hands. Person in charge discarded biscuits, spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham on counter at 61F. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler. Also, cream cheese icing made with real butter and cream cheese at 81F at cookline. No time mark on item, not indicated on time paperwork. Person in charge time marked for 1 more hour.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried jalapeños at 93F, not under heat lamp. Person in charge tossed. Also, sausage on plate in broiler that is not turned on at 125F. Person in charge began reheating sausage. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with debris buildup. Also, observed interior of broiler with grease buildup. Also, interior side of ice machine door with debris buildup. Also, observed staining, buildup on interior surface of several clean square cambros in clean dish area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook on line utilize hand wash sink to get water for pan.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Specials board includes crab cake Benedict served with undercooked packed eggs, not indicated item contains raw or undercooked eggs. Person in charge added disclosure during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes chlorine for dishmachine, unable to provide test strips.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on duty working at establishment longer than 60 days Mike unable to provide proof of training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles at dish pit with bleach and degreaser unlabeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing from mop sink. Person in charge replaced. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at egg station wearing bracelets. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cookline, damage observed to floors. Also, debris buildup in corner by fliptop by dump sink. Also, several ceiling vents with debris observed.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for stuffing in walk in cooler cracked, missing pieces. Person in charge discarded and replaced. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Slotted spoon at cookline stored in water at 92F.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of fryers with grease buildup. Front door of ice machine with debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer at back door not connected.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour, breading unlabeled. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hands, remove gloves, then handle ready to eat Jalepenos without hand wash. Spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter pats held on time per person in charge and time paperwork. Missing time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes on hot holding line at 98F. Served during inspection. Recommend holding on time.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide training for 2 employees on duty during inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).