THE METRO DINER
1000 S PONCE DELEON BLVD SUITE 15, SAINT AUGUSTINE 32084
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 10/28/2024
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 10/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor by front counter right side of reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean stacked food containers. Repeat Violation
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Pump machine at 0ppm. Person in charge made sanit water sink by manually adding sanitizer at 400ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher washer at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed machine to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes ran through dishwasher not sanitized due to chlorine at 0ppm. After priming machine person in charge sanitized dishes at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately two live flying insects by wait station. Observed one live flying insect in kitchen. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed drawers: ham (55F - Cold Holding); salmon (56F - Cold Holding); ground beef (50F - Cold Holding) person in charge unable to determine how long product has been out of temperature. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drawers: ham (55F - Cold Holding); salmon (56F - Cold Holding); ground beef (50F - Cold Holding) person in charge unable to determine how long product has been out of temperature. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Observed product on line missing labels of time stamps. Person in charge added labels **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 10 total violations (6 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/31/2024
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 5/31/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in dining area soiled with black/green mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Operator needs more time to change vents. Operator is receiving quotes. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in dining area soiled with black/green mold like substance. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately three dead roaches on single service storage shelves near expo area. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches crawling under service bar where counter meets wall. Person in charge killed one. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic drinking cup used to scoop flour on prep table. Person in charge removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach in mop sink drain. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above prep table near stand up reach in cooler.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on cook line prep table. Person in charge removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers stacked in dish pit drying rack with visible moisture. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors through out cook line and prep area soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make line coolers soiled with food debris. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Person in charge stated they are exchanging shelves in walk-in cooler and dish pit over time. Observed splash area under soda fountain nozzles and behind nozzles soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed food container stacked in dish pit drying rack with old labels.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed multiple cook line reach in coolers shelves soiled with food debris.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding) on cook line drawers. Person in charge said breakfast rush was about two hours prior to inspection and drawers are opened a lot. Person in charge added ice and placed salmon in walk-in freezer. Product was below 41F by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cook line cutting boards soiled and stained with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station at far end of cook line used to fill food pans with water.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cooler door handlers and reach in cooler drawer handles soiled with food debris.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches inside glue trap above triple sink. Person in charge disposed of glue trap and roaches. Corrected On-Site
- 11-12-4:Basic - Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Observed dishwasher experiencing sneezing and runny nose handling clean utensils and dishes. Discussed with person in charge. Employee was sent home. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic food containers stacked with visible moisture on green rack in dish area. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind ice machine near triple sink
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled behind equipment in kitchen and front line with food debris.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk-in freezer door and shelves. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on multiple cook line and front counter coolers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food pans stacked on green rack in dish area.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth by hand washing station at wait station 0 ppm quat person in charge refilled with fresh solution. 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 two cooks crack raw shell eggs and proceeded to touch clean utensils without hand wash. Discussed with person in charge.
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting fly strip hanging on hand washing station in food prep area. Person in charge removed strip from food area. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Front reach in cooler missing time stamp. Person in charge added time stamp. 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. Observed Tex Mex (132F - Hot Holding) on steam table. Person in charge added more water to well and started a reheat. Observed Mac n cheese (118F - Hot Holding); chicken pot pie (117F - Hot Holding); corn chowder (124F - Hot Holding) in hot holding cabinet. Person in charge placed items on stove to reheat. All items tested 165+F by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained with food Debris.
- 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 employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food employees hired over 60 days missing proof of training.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).