METRO DINER
2053 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (47F – Cold Holding); raw beef (47F – Cold Holding) in the cold holding unit near the grill. The operator stated the above food products have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator moved the foods to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored on a shelf with food products near the host stand. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dish area. The operator provided the hand sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the roll top door for the reach in cooler in disrepair at the end of the cook line.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use scoops stored in 115F standing water on the expo line. The operator increased the water temperature to 156F. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets on reach in coolers.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the breading station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:49 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.