METRO ESPRESSO PIZZA
417 E CENTRAL BLVD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32801
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On greens. Operator removed.
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Garlic in butter. Held on counter starting at 12:45pm. Operator added to daily time sheet **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on line
02C-08-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -weddings soup, and chicken soup. Prepped and frozen 7/3. And thawed 7/13 per operator. Operator put correct date **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop feta and oregano. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Wallet keys above pizza station . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Prep cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.