METRO DINER
South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dish washer area.
- 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. According to their instructions all products are not available. Discussed with the manager how execute to make their plans effective.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the expo line in the kitchen. Paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
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 11/15/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ The operator is doing a test run. Temperatures are not being met. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers on the cook line. sausage (45F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler. meatloaf (45F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
- 16-28-4:Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Employee was washing a slicer at the 2 compartment prep sink. The manager had the employee to take the slicer to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Rinse temp is 140 F **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).