DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

METRO DINER

With 5 inspections documented, METRO DINER maintains a 3.5/5 food safety rating in LAKELAND. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/25/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13563230

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of pork sausage links on the floor inside the walk in freezer. The sausage was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on the shelf to the right entering the dishwasher area.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red bucket with sanitizer and towels on the floor in the kitchen near the first hand washing sinks. The wiping cloth solution was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sinks in the dishwasher area blocked by a rolling rack of trays for glassware. The rack was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in the kitchen. The paper towels was replaced. Corrected On-Site

10/29/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10871434

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the back door. Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager on duty printed a copy. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the walk in cooler. The paper towels was replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

4/1/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10721144

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 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

11/15/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10719975

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

11/14/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8689369

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 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