METRO DINER
2053 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed feta cheese opened 1/21. The operator discarded the cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed feta cheese opened 1/21. The operator discarded the cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean equipment without changing gloves. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (123F – Hot Holding); cooked mashed potatoes (125F – Hot Holding) in the hot holding unit in the kitchen. The operator stated the potentially hazardous had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator reheated the macaroni and cheese (174F – Hot Holding); cooked mashed potatoes (188F – Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone and keys stored on a food preparation table behind the host stand. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near clean sheet pans in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:17 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.