METRO DINER
4726 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34209
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-13-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken stored above potatoes in their batter make table. Operator moved the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10 dried rodent droppings on top of their dish machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their salad make table and front counter in ice respectively: Sliced cheese (52F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); Turkey (51F – Cold Holding); Butter (62F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they make table food and Ben setup form the walk in approximately 3hrs ago and the butter had been setup approximately 2hrs ago. Operator placed the items into the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 4
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top and sides of their dish machine with debris buildup. Operator cleaned and sanitized the top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 hats and protein powder improperly stored with dry foods. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filters not properly stored. Operator placed them in containers with lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the server hand sink running continuously and observed the back prep hand sink leaking out the bottom. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:54 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.