METRO DINER
4011 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33609
North Bon Air
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food/drink in walk in cooler near pooled eggs. Operator disposed of employee items during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean pans on shelf in dish room.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor in fry station. Operator moved during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Line Equipment soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed sides of line equipment soiled with food debris and grease.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with food debris
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection. Dumpster shared with other tenants in strip mall Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at host stand without a label. Operator stated the bottle was Quat sanitizer. Operator labeled bottle during inspection Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
16
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. Large ice machine. Discussed with operator
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed drinks on cooks line, prep table, dishmachine
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Waffles found under prep tables **Corrective Action Taken**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee workout powder kept on dry storage shelves Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on hand wash sink in dish room
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White containers in prep 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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.spray chemical bottle kept in sink by ice machine.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the form and completed Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey prepared on site not labeled
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2023 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).