METRO DELI
104 1/2 S MONROE ST, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-224-6870
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
4 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys stored on food prep table.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lettuce 47 Turkey 49F Ham 48F Provolone cheese 48F cold holding less than 4 hours. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed soda stored on floor in hallway. Operator properly stored drinks during time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cell phone, put on gloves and proceed to make a sandwich, no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed romaine lettuce 51F, per manager placed on line 30 minutes ago, placed into walk in cooler and replaced, new temperature 43F. Also observed ham 48F, per manager stored 30 minutes ago, replaced with new ham 43F.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO 2 tanks not secured under hand washing sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pots wet nesting in ware wash area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda dispenser housing with grime.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portion cups stored on the floor near restrooms.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in working container not labeled. Manager placed label on sugar.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 56F, sliced turkey 56F, ham 54F, salami 52F, sliced tomatoes 49F, coleslaw 53F, cheese 54F. Operator advised that products were placed in cooler on line less than 4 hours. Operator put all items on ice bath during time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Red Bull open on prep table. Operator moved to suitable location.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.