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METRO DELI

11225 RACE TRACK RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33626

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3320258
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8339508
DBPR license3912829

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical2 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#1High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a cooked whole turkey (116-146F – Hot Holding) under hot lamp at service counter. Operator moved turkey to reheat at kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#2Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsed food utensil in handwash sink. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.