Metro Diner
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Metro Diner has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Melbourne restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to salad station had a steel wool scrub in the sink. Operator replaced paper remove wool **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager label spray bottle sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling vent above waffle station is soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath fryer station and other cooking equipment floor are soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2 door reach in freezer on front line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of ice Machine is soiled with black like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
64
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter packets left on table between guests
07-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole butter packets ; (55-60F - Cold Holding) only been out for 3 and half hours. Manager removed butter packets to rapidly chill to 41F or below in 30 mins.. Manager must ensure chill to 41 f in 30 minutes before use. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator label it sanitizer**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager print updated license and post new up to display **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe 2 door reach in freezer has built up ice in interior of reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed vegetable cooking microwave on cooked line interior is soiled. With old food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind salad and sandwich station flip top cover is soiled with old food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observe walk in cooler shelving is soiled
14-17-4
Basic - Observed interior ice machine has black like substance accumulating
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected. Manager put coffee filter in container with cover**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple coolers. Multiple coolers on cooked line has standing water in bottom of reach in coolers. Manager started to clean out the water from coolers **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Manager invert ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
43
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Egg station reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Observed can opener blade and interior of ice machine is soiled
22-02-4
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. ** Dishwasher (Temperature 130 Warning** **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle not labeled containing toxic substance. Operator label spray bottle **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Salad station behind flip top cover is soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Egg station reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
67
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Observed can opener blade is soiled. Operator put it in the dishwasher to get wash, rinse, and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled it sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at egg station. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
78
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Observed can opener blade is soiled with old food debris **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice machine interior is soiled with black like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Observed employees personal drink with covers was stored on top of food prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Observed expo station flip top 2door reach in cooler has standing water accumulating on the bottom **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
Basic - Observed multiple flip top make station behind flip top and interior of the bottom reach in cooler is soiled with old food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed no ambient thermometer for walk in cooler containing whole raw shell eggs **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Observed on cookline floor between and underneath equipment is soiled Wall is soiled in prep area with dust
36-73-4
Basic - Observed on fry station bowl without a handle was use has a scoop for dice potatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Interior of all cook line coolers on the cook line moderate to heavily soiled. Interior of microwave moderately soiled. Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor on cook line behind equipment and under equipment heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
82
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2door upright cooler ; cooked mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); milk (55F - Cold Holding); cooked mixed vegetables (56F - Cold Holding); waffle batter (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55F - Cold Holding);
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2door upright cooler ; cooked mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); milk (55F - Cold Holding); cooked mixed vegetables (56F - Cold Holding); waffle batter (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Interior of all cook line coolers on the cook line moderate to heavily soiled. Interior of microwave moderately soiled. Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - All hand wash sinks soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's and ladies restroom
32-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop home fries
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor on cook line behind equipment and under equipment heavily soiled.
36-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray hose at the dish machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored with bread
40-06-5
45
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of tomato sauce. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Reagan expired , hired over 60 days
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cookline next to fryer. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Metro Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Metro Diner on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Metro Diner?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Metro Diner.
How does Metro Diner compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Metro Diner most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Metro Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Metro Diner have averaged around six 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.
How often is Metro Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Metro Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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