METRO DINER
4011 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33609
North Bon Air
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance starting to form inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked clear food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes to dish room then handle togo cups and food order without washing hands at time of inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored at host stand. Employee confirmed bottle was sanitizer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over prep table in kitchen. Operator disposed of employee drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection. Operator moved food containers to dish room to re clean **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wash cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Operator moved all wash cloths to sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved to lower shelf at time of inspection
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed line cook remove gloves and put new gloves on without washing hands at time of inspection. Operator had coaching talk with employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand wash sink by back door at time of inspection. Operator moved bottle to chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).