EL METRO RESTAURANTE CAFETERIA
5353-5355 NW 72 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ground beef container stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Front counter removed without plan reviewed and approved. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station in front of cook line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled over three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: At time of callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Front counter removed without plan reviewed and approved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: At ti e of callback inspection observed No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Front counter removed without plan reviewed and approved. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 90°F on steam table in kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed device installed over a dry food shelf. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork and raw chicken thawing at room temperature by Walk in freezer. Operator removed food to Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container under prep table in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Front counter removed without plan reviewed and approved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop and spoon in standing water at 80\00BAF by steam table inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: At time of callback inspection observed Observed scoop and spoon in standing water at 80\00BAF by steam table inside kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: At time of callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Front counter removed without plan reviewed and approved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: At time of callback inspection observed No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Front counter removed without plan reviewed and approved. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).