Metro Diner

5250 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
American
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 14 inspections at Metro Diner stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited six times.

Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Quat test kit no color chart - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
16-36-4
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. Two employees with no proof of training - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple coolers in kitchen unable to hold proper temps - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in 109F water at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Scoops in 111F standing water at front counter **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
70
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves with no hand wash
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched clothing with gloves and failed to wash hands and change gloves
12A-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly next to mops sink 1 live fly in dish pit 1 live fly at servers station
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - egg wash (51F - Cold Holding); steak (64F - Cold Holding) Kitchen coolers - Swiss cheese (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); waffle batter (48F - Cold Holding); cut melon (56F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (61F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (45F - Cold Holding); raw sausage link (45F - Cold Holding); shell egg (69F - Cold Holding) Front counter - cinnamon butter (52F - Cold Holding) Manager advised multiple coolers not properly working and have new coolers on order. All items moved to walk in cooler/freezer or placed in ice bath. Inspector reviewed time as a public health control and provided manager with written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box in kitchen - sausage gravy (130F - Hot Holding), staff was advised to reheat to minimum 165F
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Apple pie filling cans on dry storage shelf, manager removed from inventory
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. linens stored on hand sink in dish pit, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Quat test kit no color chart
16-36-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dish pit, restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Two employees with no proof of training
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple coolers in kitchen unable to hold proper temps
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in 109F water at front counter
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Deli cooler on cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
17
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From cooks line, prep table, and reach-in cooler. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re checked temps a. pancake batter (61F - Cold Holding); 47f b. butter (68F - Cold Holding) 53f c. diced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); 43f d. diced cooked sausage (59F - Cold Holding)45f Discussed Time as A Public Health Control as an option.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without a vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - 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/ Five employees on line engaging in food preparation Three servers serving food. General Manager arrived during inspection, Jean Estinvil 1/27/2024 **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of seasoning on cooks line.
14-01-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable along cooks line. In front of fat-fryers.
36-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink at end of cooks line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of fat-fryers.
36-02-5
41
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
86
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Staff touched face with gloves on cook line and did not change gloves or wash hands, discussed procedures with staff, employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near hand sink in prep area 1 live fly near hand sink on cook line 8 live flies near dry storage shelves and mop sink 2 Live flies in dish room Manager scheduled pest control service for same day **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hot box on cook line 14 live roaches by three door reach in cooler/hand sink on cook line Staff began cleaning areas during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding), per staff prepared the night before with no prior temperatures taken. commercially processed rice, portioned (57F - Cold Holding)moved to cook line at 7am, no temperature taken today, chef discarded
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding), moved to bottom of reach in cooler. hock fish (45F - Cold Holding), housemade ranch (46F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler. chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding), per staff prepared the night before with no prior temperatures taken. commercially processed rice, portioned (57F - Cold Holding)moved to cook line at 7am, no temperature taken today, chef discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hollandaise (132F - Hot Holding) on steam table, moved to stove for reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. In use spatulas with melted handles on cook line
14-12-4
33
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pull out drawers on cold holding unit under flat top on cook line @ 9:51am: Raw Salmon (48F- Cold Holding) Raw beef Patties (50F- Cold Holding) Raw Sausage links (48F- Cold Holding) Sliced Ham (48F- Cold Holding) -Manager moved Items into walk in freezer. -Reach in deli cooler near fryers on cook line @ 9:38am: Chicken marinating in buttermilk (49F- Cold Holding) Marinating chicken (54F- Cold Holding) -items were put on ice. -Inspector re-temped items @ 10:40am: Chicken marinating in buttermilk (39F- Cold Holding) Marinating chicken (41F- Cold Holding) **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. On splitter with hoses attached to each point of use. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Half gallon of half and half not labeled inside stand alone reach in fridge in prep area.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -wet wiping cloth inside hand sink nearest to the end of cook line. Manager removed wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwave handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in deli coolers. G
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on rack near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Standing water in floor area near drain on cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Tongs stored on hot holding oven handle near microwaves on cook line. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwaves interior soiled with food debris on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with mold like substance on reach in coolers and freezer throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in deli cooler near stove top cooker on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Soiled standing water in reach in cooler nearest to fryer.
29-49-6
37
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to Y splitter connected to faucet at mop sink without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then handle clean utensils without washing washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding oven on cooks line at 9:45am a. cooked sausage (129F - Hot Holding) Operator re heated sausage to 183f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed hostess return soiled dishes to warewashing area then retrieve 10 butter packets from soiled trays and return to container of 40 butter packets being served to the public at wait station. Discussed with operator time/temperature controlled for safety foods cannot be re served to customers. Operator discarded butter packets
01B-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in mop sink area. Flies did not land on food and food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line at 9:50am a. raw steak tips (46F - Cold Holding) b. sliced ham 50F - Cold Holding); c. raw pork sausage links (48F - Cold Holding) d. raw beef patty (50F - Cold Holding); e. Meatloaf (50F - Cold Holding) f. Cut lettuce (50f - Cold Holding) Wait Station at 10:30am a. butter packets (70F - Cold Holding) Calibrated thermometers with operator. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler re temp at 10:50 am a. raw steak tips (40f - Cold Holding) b. sliced ham 40f- Cold Holding); c. raw pork sausage links (35f- Cold Holding) d. raw beef patty (40f- Cold Holding); e. Meatloaf (39f- Cold Holding) f. Cut lettuce discarded by operator Wait Station at 10:30am a. butter packets discarded by operator Discussed time as a public health control as a option and will email written procedures form 5022-100 **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed hostess return soiled dishes to warewashing area then retrieve 10 butter packets from soiled trays and return to container of 40 butter packets being served to the public at wait station. Discussed with operator time/temperature controlled for safety foods cannot be re served to customers. Operator discarded butter packets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
07-08-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Will email big 6 sign 5030-165
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than 4 hours ago soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near fat-fryer. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle chemical spray bottle on shelf in dry-storage area.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle on freezer door soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table on cooks line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf in ware washing area are wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor cracked on cook line near drain. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
33-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on hot holding oven door on cooks line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers doors on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler located near fat-fryer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
13
Mar 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies near mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: 1 live fly next to mop sink. 1 live fly in dishwashing area **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y-split valve added with no additional vacuum breaker **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface rush on knife magnet at end of cook line. Mixer head with accumulation of food residue. Food residue on meat slicer blade **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage pans on storage rack in dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor surface cracked next to drain on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoops in water 78F, discussed other options for holding utensils **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Butter scoops in standing water 86F **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens on cook line soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets on cook line soiled. Food residue on meat slicer guard **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Cooler gaskets on cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At omelette cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
47
Mar 22, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cracked floor surface near drain next to fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler and dry storage with visible rust and pitting **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping clothes on cutting boards on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
74
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies near dry storage 2 live flies near mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over pasteurized egg whites and remade sandwiches in walk-in, operator corrected order **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. waffle batter on cook line (52F - Cold Holding)operator added ice to storage bin, retemp 42F Cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding), operator voluntarily disposed and replaced with new product. Across from flat top-sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (46F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (50F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hrs, operator moved to other cooler homemade cream cheese frosting (66F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hrs, moved to walk-in freezer, retemp 42F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. 1 employee with expired food handler certification- Mikaela Hudson 6/29/2018 **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with multiple businesses **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler and dry storage with visible rust and pitting **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Unused coffee filters left on counter at servers station, operator placed in protected container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping clothes on cutting boards on cook line **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth left on table at servers station, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in top clamshell of cooler on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food with ready to eat food in walk-in cooler, operator moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on bin containing tooth picks, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal and plastic bins on storage rack in dishwashing area, operator began separating containers **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris on floor of walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cracked floor surface near drain next to fryers **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in standing water 90F at expo line, operator removed scoops, discussed options with operator about proper storage of in use utensils **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
26
Aug 5, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in dining room and 3 flies in kitchen. Not landing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: 1 fly by the mop sink **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near clean silverware. Drinks moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on breading cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Breading cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Metro Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Metro Diner on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Metro Diner?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Metro Diner.

How does Metro Diner compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Metro Diner most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Metro Diner's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Metro Diner have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.