METRO DINER
2034 KINGSLEY AVE · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 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. Butter at front expo line at 52F. Observed pan of butter above chill line of trough. Employee moved butter to walk in freezer. Temperature approximately 30 minutes later at 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage links held in non-operating melter above flat grill at 108F. Per employee, sausage prepared approximately 15 minutes prior. Employee reheated sausage to 167F. Cooked sausage links held at heat lamp area at 121F. Employee states prepared approximately 10 minutes prior. Observed pan of sausage not directly under heat lamps. Employee reheated to 163F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per operator, missing approximately six employees proof of reporting responsibilities.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Per operator, missing approximately six employee food handler proof of training.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on dining room table being cleaned. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small tank next to larger outside back exit is unsecured.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above prep area, above reach in cooler at prep area and at walk in cooler are dusty. Vent and surrounding ceiling tiles in dishroom have accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle of microwave by heat lamps is missing. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil for butter at front expo line at 104F.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bottom oven with accumulation of debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side hood filters have grease build up. Shelf under flat grill with accumulation of food debris towards the back. Under plating around nozzles on the soda machine have accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster has right lid open and right dumpster has left lid open.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.