Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

METRO DINER

9802 BAYMEADOWS DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3357894
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8377154
DBPR license2615122

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hands, remove gloves, then handle ready to eat Jalepenos without hand wash. Spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority03F-02-5

High 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. Butter pats held on time per person in charge and time paperwork. Missing time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes on hot holding line at 98F. Served during inspection. Recommend holding on time.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide training for 2 employees on duty during inspection.

Basic 8

#1Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Missing from mop sink. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at egg station wearing bracelets. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cookline, damage observed to floors. Also, debris buildup in corner by fliptop by dump sink. Also, several ceiling vents with debris observed.

#4Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for stuffing in walk in cooler cracked, missing pieces. Person in charge discarded and replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Slotted spoon at cookline stored in water at 92F.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of fryers with grease buildup. Front door of ice machine with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer at back door not connected.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour, breading unlabeled. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.