METRO DINER
3302 HENDRICKS AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw chicken then changed gloves and grabbed onions to put on grill, explained to him, onions got to 165f because I asked him to, he washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed knife only in prep sink at front cook line, explained to him
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 124f grits above oven, employee placed them in oven **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Expired on 4/8/25 Kimberly Clay,
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. For 2 new employees **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Torn by cook line
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. A couple of open drinks at cook line and server area, discarded by employee **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in freezer by cook line **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle goes around all the way but no water come out, cook line
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by dish machine, emailed one
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids on storage shelf, employee inverted them, **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy build up by window next to prep cooler, waffle area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.