THE METRO DINER
1000 S PONCE DELEON BLVD SUITE 15 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy in hotbox (123F – Hot Holding) person in charge placed on stove and reheated too 165F+ in 10 mins **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained with food debris.
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed pressurized tanks located near back door not secured to anything. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above drink station hand washing station soiled with dust.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table on cook line. Person in charge removed drink from food prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple cleaned food containers stacked with visible moisture on drying rack.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor in corners of cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Observed mixers and deli slicer non food contact sides soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:18 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.