METRO DINER
1901 W LUMSDEN RD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw pork ribs in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak tips in cold hold unit held at 60F. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **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**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop cut tomato in flip top cooler. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelf. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over chopped onions in walk in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:20 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.