METRO DINER
1720 TAMIAMI TRAIL SUITE 100, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941.220.6291
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed flying insects in dish area. 16 small flying insects to left of three compartment sink on half size stack of containers and third deep containers.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026035576 | Mar 27, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (77F - Cold Holding) on the server expo line. Observed butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) at the server station. The operator discarded the butter packets. Observed cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator voluntarily discarded the cooked chicken. Observed cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the cold holding unit on the front line. The operator stated the foods had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator placed the potentially hazardous foods on ice packs.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers on the cook line.
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (77F - Cold Holding) on the server expo line. Observed butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) at the server station. The operator discarded the butter packets.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (77F - Cold Holding) on the server expo line. Observed butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) at the server station. The operator discarded the butter packets. Observed cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator voluntarily discarded the cooked chicken. Observed cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the cold holding unit on the front line. The operator stated the foods had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator placed the potentially hazardous foods on ice packs.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed butter packets left on tables to be re-served. The operator discarded the remaining butter packets.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the dish area blocked by glass racks. The operator moved the glass rack allowing access to the hand sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored a a rack with bagged bread near the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and cell phone stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The personal belongings were properly stored.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers on the cook line.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line, next to handwashing sink with food stains on it.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink across from dish area, blocked with cup racks. Observed operator move racks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in server ally, with tea/coffee stains on sides and drain.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at main reach in coolers with food, across from grill, food debris build up on backsides of handles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying shelves, cambros wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on stand up reach in coolers with, in prep area. Left hand door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers with food soiled gaskets
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on drying racks, old labels stuck on some cambros.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at dessert station, reach in cooler, shelves rusted.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread ends in a black "tee shirt" bag.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards on line on counter line with food stains.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed by soda boxes, handwashing sink blocked with dishwasher racks. Observed operator removing racks to another location.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in server area, handwashing sink being used as a dump sink. Observed operator having an employee clean sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at make station a measuring cup being used as a scoop, without a handle. Observed operator removing, and replacing with a handle scoop.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on make lines, reach in cooler doors with food debris on back side of handles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying shelf, cambro stacked wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed throughout make line, torn gaskets on reach in coolers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at grill, tongs hanging on a bar, height of an oven handle. Observed operator remove and coach.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers throughout make line with food debris on them.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on cambro on drying shelf in dish area. Observed operator removing cambro and putting in dish to rewash.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on line, by handwashing sink, in reach in cooler, shelves rusting.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on front counter make line by handwashing sink blocked sink, bread ends being stored in a cambro without identifying label.
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line with grooves, and black mold like substance on them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with grooves, and black mold like substance on them.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed third pans wet nesting in dish area on dry storage shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in coolers gaskets torn through out kitchen and cook area along with food debris build up on gaskets.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk-in freezer all around condenser.
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed flying insects in dish area. 16 small flying insects to left of three compartment sink on half size stack of containers and third deep containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line with grooves, and black mold like substance on them.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with glasses racks by water filtration system.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed all hand washing sinks with either stains or food debris inside sinks. Being used as dump sinks. Observed employee cleaning stained sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with grooves, and black mold like substance on them.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed third pans wet nesting in dish area on dry storage shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in coolers gaskets torn through out kitchen and cook area along with food debris build up on gaskets.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in freezer on floor, debris all over floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed open case of onion rings on the floor in walk in freezer. Observed operator removing and storing properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk-in freezer all around condenser.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers throughout kitchen and dish area, stored clean
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reaching cooler to right of cook line with rusted shelving inside on bottom.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two Lucky Leaf Strawberry Pie Filling or Topping on dry storage shelf dented on seams. Observed General manager removing product from shelf and segregated for return to vendor.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed on cook line a broken shell on egg in with the rest of shell on eggs. Observed Chef voluntarily discarding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold holding line on top holding temperature greater than 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed General Manager icing product down. Re temped product and temperature dropping to safe zone. General manager called refrigerator company. sliced tomatoes @ 9:20 a.m. (47F - Cold Holding); yellow American cheese @ 9:20 a.m. (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked Turkey @ 9:20 a.m. (50F); sliced tomatoes @ 9:50 a.m. (43F - Cold Holding); yellow American cheese (42F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked turkey @ 9:50 a.m. (44F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed outside of ice machine on slider doors, slider and above lift door surface black mold like substance. Observed General Manager cleaning the outside surface of the ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at cook line, hand washing sink with Chef cutting knife inside it. Observed Chef removing knife to make hand washing sink accessible.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed wing tossed hopper machine next to hand washing sink, with wings and seasoning inside and lid off causing possible cross contamination if lid isn't kept on when in use to prevent water/hand soap dripping inside when reaching for hand towels when using sink. Observed General Manager correcting immediately and coaching employee.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen area with cut marks and black mold like substance starting to appear.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in dishwasher area stored on drying shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in cooler by prep area just off of cooking station to the left with torn gaskets.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several cambros with old labels stuck on them on drying shelf in dish washer area.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Operator placed hair restraint over their head.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at wait station. Educated the operator.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at shelf across office.
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