METROPOL RESTAURANT
Northwest 114th Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33172
Sweetwater
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
14
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at cook line steam table.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted and rust AC vents all throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacle at unisex employees bathroom.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed a box at soda dispenser machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all throughout soiled read-in cooler gaskets at cook line unit. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stored over cooked line rack over steam table.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a tub of ice cream not covered at chest RIF unit next to ceviche station.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several discarded items around mop sink area.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed a box all throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several towels at kitchen area stored outside sanitizer bucket.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed all throughout rusted drying rack use to stored cleaned/sanitized equipment next to 3 compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 15 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted/soiled C vents and return all throughout kitchen working area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed dusted/soiled AC vents and returns all throughout kitchen working area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed parts of kitchen floor peeled and not constructed in a way easy to clean across from ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed parts of kitchen floor peeled and not constructed in a way easy to clean across from ice machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup at condenser unit walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed heavy ice buildup at condenser unit walk in freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at several cooling units at kitchen preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed not ambient thermometer at several cooling units at kitchen preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at several cooling units including walk-in freezer and walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed soiled gasket at several cooling units including walk-in freezer and walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bottom shelves at preparation tables at preparation area in the rear of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed rusted bottom shelves at preparation tables at preparation area in the rear of the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted/soiled C vents and return all throughout kitchen working area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed dusted/soiled AC vents and returns all throughout kitchen working area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed parts of kitchen floor peeled and not constructed in a way easy to clean across from ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed parts of kitchen floor peeled and not constructed in a way easy to clean across from ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup at condenser unit walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed heavy ice buildup at condenser unit walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at several cooling units at kitchen preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed not ambient thermometer at several cooling units at kitchen preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at several cooling units including walk-in freezer and walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed soiled gasket at several cooling units including walk-in freezer and walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager Luis Perez with an expired certificate 06/10/2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed food manager Luis Perez with an expired certificate 06/10/2024. **Time Extended**
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed manager Rusbelys Cañizales with not food manager certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed shift manager with not food manager certificate **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observer more than four food ha employees and not certified food manager present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observer more than four food ha employees and not certified food manager present. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bottom shelves at preparation tables at preparation area in the rear of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed rusted bottom shelves at preparation tables at preparation area in the rear of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
24
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed several equipment handles soiled with old food debris ( microwave, hot box unit, ovens, eran in coolers). Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted/soiled C vents and return all throughout kitchen working area. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed parts of kitchen floor peeled and not constructed in a way easy to clean across from ice machine. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup at condenser unit walk in freezer. Warning
- 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed several items block g the access bto mop sink. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed serving utensil store in water at 79°F. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of hot box holding unit. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at several cooling units at kitchen preparation area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at several cooling units including walk-in freezer and walk in cooler. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drinking cup stored inside reach in cooler next to ice machine. Manager removed the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 chlorine dishwasher machine a 0ppm. Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink at 0ppm. Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs stored at room temperature, as per chef for less than twenty minutes. Chef moved eggs back to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce (as per chef less than two hours) (60F - Cold Holding), chef placed the chimichurri sauce in ice bath for rapid cooling. **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. Observed cooked onions (113F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (110F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (2nd temp) (185F Reheating); cooked pepper (2nd temp) (178F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager Luis Perez with an expired certificate 06/10/2024. Warning
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed manager Rusbelys Cañizales with not food manager certificate. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink and not test kit available for either. Warning
- 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/ Observer more than four food ha employees and not certified food manager present. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bottom shelves at preparation tables at preparation area in the rear of the kitchen. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 24 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
16
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen area. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled at ware washing area. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed three bowls at steam table used to dispense rice. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several white cutting boards in kitchen area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee at cook line with no hair net. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled located at the cook line. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs on oven handle doors. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 117F near cook line. Operator discarded immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed prep sink near reach in cooler leaking water underneath pipes. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung up mop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in back prep area not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar at coffee station not labeled. Warning
- 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 Bar dish washing machine dispensing chlorine solution at 0PPM. Advised operator to use kitchen dish washer and three compartment sink. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (50F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, items were prepped the night before. Operator discarded products immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (50F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, items were prepped the night before. Operator discarded products immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at back prep area soiled. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice inside hand wash sink located near cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed back prep tables with surface rust on shelves. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 24 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several white cutting boards around kitchen area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three buckets of peeled plantains on floor. Operator removed from floor immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water 67F at the cook line. Operator discarded standing water. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for hand wash sink near reach in cooler by prep area and dish washer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry near dish washing area. Operator hung mop up. 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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled near back prep table.
- 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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed back prep table shelves with rust.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe two clear spray bottles with bleach water solution not labeled at the bar area. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (786) 665-7910
Website: http://metropolrestaurant.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(1,330 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025