METRO DINER
985 N STATE ROAD 434 · ALTAMONTE SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32714
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 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pancake batter, french toast batter 60F cold holding in insufficient ice bath on cook line. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on ice bath. ( corrected action taken) -Butter: 52-70F cold holding in insufficient ice bath at wait station. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on ice bath (corrected action taken) -Main prep cooler: Turkey Mozz, Salsa, Cut melon, cut lettuce, sour cream, Chicken salad, Bana bread, Cut lettuce Banana sauce( made with cooked banana), Cut tomatoes, Blanched greenbeans. 45F-52F cold holding overnight per operator. Operator discarded . ( corrected on site) -Salad cooler: Salad Cut tomatoes Lettuce Turkey ham, over 4hrs per operator. Operator discarded ( corrected on site) **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: Pancake batter, french toast batter 59F Cooling in cooler Butter: 52-70F cold holding in insufficient ice bath at wait station. Butter at expo 40-42F cold holding Salad cooler: Cut tomatoes Lettuce, cut cabbage 40-41F Turkey ham, 39F-49F cold holding operator put in walk in cooler for temperature recovery. Advised not to stack food above line Main prep: salsa, cut melon, chicken salad, coleslaw 38-40F cold holding **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Brooms and big drain plug blocking hand sink in ware washing . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: **Time Extended**
Basic 6
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor behind ice machine -Floor under equipment on line – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: **Time Extended**
10-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in flour – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior top of microwave -Interior of hot box next to mixer at side prep area – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in omelette station -Interior of oven has food debris and cob webs -Shelf under microwave – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: **Time Extended**
29-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water on floor in front of walk in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 10:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.