THE METRO DINER
1000 S PONCE DELEON BLVD SUITE 15 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed two cooks crack raw shell eggs and proceeded to touch clean utensils without hand wash. Discussed with person in charge.
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting fly strip hanging on hand washing station in food prep area. Person in charge removed strip from food area. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Front reach in cooler missing time stamp. Person in charge added time stamp. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tex Mex (132F – Hot Holding) on steam table. Person in charge added more water to well and started a reheat. Observed Mac n cheese (118F – Hot Holding); chicken pot pie (117F – Hot Holding); corn chowder (124F – Hot Holding) in hot holding cabinet. Person in charge placed items on stove to reheat. All items tested 165+F by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained with food Debris.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Observed some food employees hired over 60 days missing proof of training.
Basic 11
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cooler door handlers and reach in cooler drawer handles soiled with food debris.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches inside glue trap above triple sink. Person in charge disposed of glue trap and roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
11-12-4Basic – Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Observed dishwasher experiencing sneezing and runny nose handling clean utensils and dishes. Discussed with person in charge. Employee was sent home. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clear plastic food containers stacked with visible moisture on green rack in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind ice machine near triple sink
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled behind equipment in kitchen and front line with food debris.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk-in freezer door and shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on multiple cook line and front counter coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food pans stacked on green rack in dish area.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth by hand washing station at wait station 0 ppm quat person in charge refilled with fresh solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:29 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.