Metro Diner #1505
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
61
Score
Metro Diner #1505 appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Metro Diner #1505's latest score of 61 falls below the Cape Coral average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
May 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shepherds filling 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator states filling was just prepared. Operator placed filling in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed five 6lb cans if tomatoes dented and rusted. Operator discarded cans.
01B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpacks and purses stored on shelving over food items.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area at end of cook line covered with standing water. Operator mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of fried chicken reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed bucket off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on monitoring dish machine chlorine concentration. Operator changed sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line entrance used as a dump sink. Observed soiled spoon stored in hand wash sink in back food prep area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in employee restroom blocked by trash container. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sweat shirt stored on shelving next to bread. Educated operator on proper storage of employee belongings. Operator properly stored employee belongings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on importance of air drying containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of packaged frozen shrimp stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in back food prep area. **Warning**
21-12-4
52
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs not washing hands and changing gloves before touching ready to eat ham. Educated employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 45F cold hold, sliced tomatoes 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. Observed raw fish 53F cold hold, raw chicken 55F cold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Note: Hot water heater broke. Establishment contacted plumber and is in the process of fixing. Scheduled to be fixed 07/03/24. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near back kitchen exit. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Note: Hot water heater broke. Establishment contacted plumber and is in the process of fixing. Scheduled to be fixed 07/03/24. **Warning**
27-18-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bbq sauce. Educated operator on importance of having scoops with handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on shelving near packaged napkins and packaged portion cups in back dry storage. Educated operator on proper storage of employee personal items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fried chicken cooler at end of cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
32
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed hot water sanitizing solution less than 160F on plate surface. Educated operator. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed hot water sanitizing solution less than 160F on plate surface. **Admin Complaint**
22-56-4
90
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Metro Diner #1505 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Metro Diner #1505 on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Metro Diner #1505?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Metro Diner #1505.
How does Metro Diner #1505 compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Metro Diner #1505 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Metro Diner #1505's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Metro Diner #1505 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Metro Diner #1505 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Metro Diner #1505 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Metro Diner #1505 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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