Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

METRO DINER

12807 SAN JOSE BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32223

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3736166
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13774659
DBPR license2614589

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#2High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of marinara sauce with dent effecting seam.

Stop Sale
#3High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen area during inspection.

#4High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed several pesticide emitting strips in back kitchen, dishpit area.

#5High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes with gloved hands, then handling clean dishware without removing gloves and washing hands. Person in charge coached employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers below griddle cheese, chicken, cheese at 44-46F. Person in charge iced items down. In bread station crew, cheese at 46F. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. Cream cheese at 41F by end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Multiple clean dishware items wet nesting at storage area off of dishpit.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 11:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.