METRO DINER
2053 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed strawberry butter 55F, chicken salad 51F, French toast batter 57F, pancake batter 52F. Operator stated item had been put out less then 3 hours prior. Operator moved items to reach-in cooler. Temperature rechecked 20 minutes later all items at 42F cold holding. Repeat from last inspection 12-29-25 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on counter next to stand mixer. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:33 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 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.