Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

METRO DINER

2851 COUNTY ROAD 210 W, STE 122 · ST. JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3740053
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13778555
DBPR license6502618

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found At dish area, observed 1 flying insect.

#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, backflow preventer located on faucet above splitter. Baclflow preventer should be located at end of splitter on non chemical dispenser side before attached hose.

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At prep area, handwash sink across from ice machine has cart in front of sink. At wait station, handwash sink has coffee pot in front of sink. Operator moved items from blocking sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area, handwash sink across from ice machine missing paper towels. Employee stocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training certificates for L. Oliver and B. Dyer expired.

Basic 3

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area, bulk containers have debris build up on exterior. At prep area, gaskets on cvap oven soiled with food residue. At prep area, exterior of ice machine door has build up of residue.

#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk-in cooler, open employee bottled drink n shelf with customer foods. Operator moved to employee food storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed carrots and tomatoes stored over ready to eat spring mix and shredded vegetables. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.