METRO DINER
7954 N WICKHAM RD STE 101, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321-247-6414
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter packets left on table between guests
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020042569 | Aug 17, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | $1,200 |
| 4--2019022489 | Feb 11, 2019 | May 28, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open half and half not dated the day it was open. Operator dated 8/4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in dish area is soiled with dust
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed use crack food lid container I walk in cooler Operator discarded the crack lid and got a clean new one for food container
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Low boy 2 door reach in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station and expo station
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls are soiled in kitchen by hand wash sink next to salad station
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager label spray bottle sanitizer
Ceiling vent above waffle station is soiled with dust
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath fryer station and other cooking equipment floor are soiled
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2 door reach in freezer on front line
Interior of ice Machine is soiled with black like substance
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter packets left on table between guests
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator label it sanitizer
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Manager invert ice bucket
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager print updated license and post new up to display
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
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
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
Observe walk in cooler shelving is soiled
Observed interior ice machine has black like substance accumulating
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected. Manager put coffee filter in container with cover
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
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Egg station reach in cooler
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed can opener blade and interior of ice machine is soiled
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle not labeled containing toxic substance. Operator label spray bottle
Salad station behind flip top cover is soiled with food debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Egg station reach in cooler
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed can opener blade is soiled. Operator put it in the dishwasher to get wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled it sanitizer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at egg station.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed can opener blade is soiled with old food debris
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ice machine interior is soiled with black like substance
Observed employees personal drink with covers was stored on top of food prep area.
Observed expo station flip top 2door reach in cooler has standing water accumulating on the bottom
Observed multiple flip top make station behind flip top and interior of the bottom reach in cooler is soiled with old food debris
Observed no ambient thermometer for walk in cooler containing whole raw shell eggs
Observed on cookline floor between and underneath equipment is soiled Wall is soiled in prep area with dust
Observed on fry station bowl without a handle was use has a scoop for dice potatoes
Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor on cook line behind equipment and under equipment heavily soiled.
Nov 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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);
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)
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.
All hand wash sinks soiled.
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's and ladies restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop home fries
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored with bread
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor on cook line behind equipment and under equipment heavily soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray hose at the dish machine.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line
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.