METRO DELI & CAFE
12951 METRO PKWY #11 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33966-1390
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
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes using soap and water only, educated operator on proper setup of wash/rinse/sanitize. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheesecake (47F – Cold Holding); mousse (48F – Cold Holding); German chocolate cake (50F – Cold Holding); chicken pastry (46F – Cold Holding); ham and cheese pastry (48F – Cold Holding); chicken pie (48F – Cold Holding); créme brûlée (48F – Cold Holding) The items were held overnight and the operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheesecake (47F – Cold Holding); mousse (48F – Cold Holding); German chocolate cake (50F – Cold Holding); chicken pastry (46F – Cold Holding); ham and cheese pastry (48F – Cold Holding); chicken pie (48F – Cold Holding); créme brûlée (48F – Cold Holding) The items were held overnight and the operator discarded. Observed cut tomato (51F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, they were stored above the cold line, the operator relocated to proper container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed isopropyl alcohol stored near tomatoes. The operator relocated. Observed butane stored near seasonings. The operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bread knife stored in handwash sink. The operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken noodle soup, and potato salad prepared on site and held for over 24 hours not date marked. **Warning**
Basic 1
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed yuca flour, chicken seasoning, and flour mix in containers no label. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:10 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.