METRO DINER
2053 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean equipment without washing hands. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked potatoes in the reach in cooler above the cook line. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked ham in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw food products. **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 wearing gloves touch a trash can then handle clean equipment without changing gloves. The employee was educated on proper glove procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (73F – Cold Holding) at the server station. Observed waffle batter mix containing milk (52F – Cold Holding) at the end of the cook line. The operator stated the waffle mix had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the waffle mix. Observed cooked potatoes (52F – Cold Holding); cooked meatloaf (56F – Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator discarded the potatoes and meatloaf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (73F – Cold Holding) at the server station. The operator discarded the butter. Observed waffle batter mix containing milk (52F – Cold Holding) at the end of the cook line. The operator stated the waffle mix had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the waffle mix. Observed cooked potatoes (52F – Cold Holding); cooked meatloaf (56F – Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator discarded the potatoes and meatloaf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an employee use a plastic cup with no handle to scoop ice.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired 12/1/2025.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored above food for the public in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the prep area.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the end of the cook line.
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly in the dish area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:25 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
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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.