METROPOL RESTAURANT
11401 NW 12 STREET UNIT E528 · SWEETWATER · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High 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. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine a 0ppm. **Warning**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink at 0ppm. **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs stored at room temperature, as per chef for less than twenty minutes. Chef moved eggs back to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce (as per chef less than two hours) (60F – Cold Holding), chef placed the chimichurri sauce in ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (113F – Hot Holding); cooked peppers (110F – Hot Holding); cooked onions (2nd temp) (185F Reheating); cooked pepper (2nd temp) (178F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager Luis Perez with an expired certificate 06/10/2024. **Warning**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed manager Rusbelys Cañizales with not food manager certificate. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink and not test kit available for either. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observer more than four food ha employees and not certified food manager present. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bottom shelves at preparation tables at preparation area in the rear of the kitchen. **Warning**
Basic 14
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed several equipment handles soiled with old food debris ( microwave, hot box unit, ovens, eran in coolers). **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted/soiled C vents and return all throughout kitchen working area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. **Warning**
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed parts of kitchen floor peeled and not constructed in a way easy to clean across from ice machine. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup at condenser unit walk in freezer. **Warning**
42-02-4Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed several items block g the access bto mop sink. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed serving utensil store in water at 79°F. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of hot box holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at several cooling units at kitchen preparation area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at several cooling units including walk-in freezer and walk in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drinking cup stored inside reach in cooler next to ice machine. Manager removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:27 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.