Metro Diner
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Metro Diner has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
That's lower than the typical Brandon restaurant, which scores around 82. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Whipped butter at expo line using time, no written procedures. Emailed written procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
64
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Whipped butter at expo line using time, no written procedures. Emailed written procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in breading station cooler. **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. Keys on prep table at cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
58
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: No proof of training available **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: None on file **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
82
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs and not change gloves, continue cooking, using utensils. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish held at 46F in flip top cooler on cookline, checked at 9:25am. Operator placed ice on fish. Rechecked at 10:00am, 37F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink on cook line. Steel wool in hand sink on cookline. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying silverware with towel. Informed employee that utensils must be air dried after sanitizing. **Warning**
24-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator changed solution, tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed sanitizer bicker on table in wait station. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-19-4
45
Oct 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Metro Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Metro Diner on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Metro Diner compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Metro Diner most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Metro Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Metro Diner have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Metro Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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