METRO DELI
11225 RACE TRACK RD, Tampa FL 33626 · 8554401
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 3 visits since November 2023
3 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a cooked whole turkey (116-146F - Hot Holding) under hot lamp at service counter. Operator moved turkey to reheat at kitchen.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Located next to cash register.
Food stored on floor. 1 box of Potato chips stored on the floor. Manager relocated potato chips to an approved location at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
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Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 2 sandwich press stored on behind front service counter.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Red CO2 tanks stored under ice machine not secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to coffee maker. Employee removed.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 3 sandwich press machines stored on prep counter on service line.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a cooked whole turkey (116-146F - Hot Holding) under hot lamp at service counter. Operator moved turkey to reheat at kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsed food utensil in handwash sink. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.
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