Metro Diner
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Metro Diner has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Metro Diner is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
18
Inspections
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4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks container on prep table. Moved by manager.
12B-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
82
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm set up **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Food service employee handled raw sausage at cookline then handled ready to eat bread without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pooled eggs , waffle batter , batter which is on Establishment existing Time Temperature Controlled for Safety form that describes items on a 6 hr time limit. Time marking shows 4 hr. Correctly time marked by manger. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray next to bag of flour on rack. Moved by manager. Sanitizer next to condiments. Frontline. Moved by manager. **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Grease buildup behind cookline equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of drawer cooler.
29-49-6
41
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on food service employees. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup behind blower fan. Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Prep line.
22-16-4
82
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Person In Charge called service company. Three compartment sink set up manual sanitizing. Quaternary ammonium. 300 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in men's and woman's restroom discolored / water stained. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black-like/ mold-like substance build up in men's and woman's restroom ceiling tiles **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employees with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of coolers. Prep line.
29-49-6
70
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Wild birds or squirrels/pests present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Per manager : outside dining , by roadside seating, has honey bee nest located under eaves . Safehaven bee removal company are on the issue anticipating removal by next week. **Warning**
35A-24-5
90
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine. Chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Person In Charge replaced supply bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At today's callback : Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
86
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 rusty cans of tomato's /tomato sauce on dry goods rack. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine. Chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Person In Charge replaced supply bucket. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in drawer cooler at prep line at 50°. Per Person In Charge . Item placed about 2 hr before. Moved to another functional cooler. 2 containers of cooked potatoes at 60° , 59°. Over stacked In make table end of prep line. Per Person In Charge items placed about 1 hr before. Moved by manager to functioning cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish machine operator did not check chlorine levels at Dish machine and did not replace empty chlorine supply bucket.
53B-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on rear prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone over foods , bagged bread item , at prep line.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy scoops in standing water 80° at wait-station.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Multiple at prep line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of coolers at prep line.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of coolers along perp line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard restraint.
13-04-4
32
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in rear kitchen. 2 live flies at one booth by window. 1 live fly by another booth window. 1 live fly by another booth by window. All in dining area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One leftover individual butter packet on guest table in dining room. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 47°, cheese 48°, greens 49° in make table/Reach in cooler end of prep line. Placed about 7 am. Moved by manager. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. One leftover individual butter packet on guest table in dining room. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
07-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle , degreaser , on shelf in rear kitchen. Marked by manager.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 4 dead flies on insect trap on windows in dining room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. End line make table/Reach in cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. Lid left open. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of stacked pans dry rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty window shelves and dusty window blinds in dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris on exterior of cleaned pans. Dry rack .
16-48-4
39
Mar 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dish Machine chlorine above 400 ppm. Person In Charge adjusted settings. 100 ppm later. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris build up on floors at cookline and dry goods storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in prep line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water In prep cooler. End of prep line.
29-49-6
70
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
67
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Service technician called. Three compartment sink set up. Quaternary ammonium 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly at rear of kitchen by exit.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washer unaware of sanitizing of food contact surfaces at Dish Machine.
53B-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers prep line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Ineffective hair restraint. Food service Employee with hat but with long dangling hair
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base of drawer cooler. Prep line.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on. Prep table. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
47
Feb 9, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on pooled eggs at cookline. Marked by manger. placed about 30 mins before. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
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. Emailed form
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Sticky label residue on exterior of cleaned pans. Dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados with lables still on : prep table.
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Prep line.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep cooler.
29-49-6
52
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Minor wet nesting on cleaned pans. Dry rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled underside of storage racks. Near walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Metro Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Metro Diner on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Metro Diner?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Metro Diner.
How does Metro Diner compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Metro Diner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Metro Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Metro Diner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Metro Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Metro Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Metro Diner is inspected around five times per year on average.
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