METRO DINER
340 FRONT ST STE 700 · PONTE VEDRA · St. Johns County · FL 32082
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At prep area 3 door reach-in cooler, half and half (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated item in reach-in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area 3 door reach-in cooler, half and half (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated item in reach-in cooler overnight. At wait station in glass door reach-in cooler, milk (45F – Cold Holding). Milk has been out for customers. Gasket torn. Operator moved milk to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, cut melon (60F – Cooling 15 minutes, 59f after 15 minutes). Cut melon in plastic container sealed with plastic wrap. Operator vented wrap to allow proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four wait staff present, hired over 60 days per manager, no employee training certification available.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At chemical storage shelves, pump sprayer not labeled. Operator identified as wash and walk cleaner. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At dish area, clean containers stacked before air drying.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. At wait station, gasket on glass door reach-in cooler torn.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall under prep table by handwash sink has build up,of food residue. At cook line, floor under cooking equipment has build of of grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area, bulk flour container soiled with food residue . At wait station, bulk sugar container soiled with food residue. At ice machine by office, exterior of slide doors have black mold-like substance.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door closer in disrepair, one arm missing.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, multiple unwashed produce items stored over beer and wine. Operator moved produce to different shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, bulk flour container not labeled. At wait station, bulk sugar container not labeled. Operator had both containers labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:42 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.