Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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METRO DINER

2132 SW 34 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3169134
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7809986
DBPR license1103418

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 11, 2022 11:57 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 12, 2022 7:06 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Male employee rinsed measuring cups in prep sink, and did not sanitize equipment before placing on rack to air dry. Inspector advise employee to move equipment to three compartment sink to assure proper cleaning procdure.

#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored about cases of shelled eggs in Walk-in Cooler

#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in the Ware washing area 37 rodent droppings under the dish machine, 25 rodent droppings on Top of the dish machine, 7 rodent droppings on a shelf next to the dish machine. Manager was advised and he directed employees to remove all items form the ware washing area and commence thorough cleaning of the ware wash area. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham in Reach in Cooler next to fryer , raw Chicken at 44 degrees Fahrenheit **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line with multiple cutting marks with stains.

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in cook line used to clean utensils

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container on cook line with bowl with no handle used to dispense food

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in a roach trap under the three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table with eating utensils stored below.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee usb cable on the prep table in the prep area. Observed employee jackets and back pack stored on and above soda syrup boxes.

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean metal containers stored wet on clean ware rack – wet nesting.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the Walk-in Freezer accumulation of food under racks. Observed floor soiled with debris under the racks in the dry goods storage area.

#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed two scoop handles in the sugar and flour container in the kitchen not stored above the food.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris in Reach in Cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster with lid open behind establishment.

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container on cook line with white substance not labeled with contents of container.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.