Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

METRO DINER

2034 KINGSLEY AVE · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3357476
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8376736
DBPR license2000952

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called for service during inspection. Three compartment sink set up and being used until repair can be made. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes to put into dishmachine and move to putting away clean dishes without washing hands in between. Operator spoke with employee and employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw in cold table in kitchen at 51F. Per employee, coleslaw placed in cold bar approximately 2.25 hours prior. Employee moved coleslaw to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above prep area and above drink station on server line soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle for microwave on cook line under make table is missing. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic33-15-4

Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Garbage container on left side has right lid broken off. Operator states call has previously been made for replacement. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease. Underplating around soda nozzles on soda machine in service station are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor by hand wash sink at toaster area. Employee moved from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.