METRO DINER
12807 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32223 · 904.638.6185
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 19 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in rear kitchen. 2 live flies at one booth by window. 1 live fly by another booth window. 1 live fly by another booth by window. All in dining area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019061709 | Sep 5, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
19 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of marinara sauce with dent effecting seam.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen area during inspection.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed several pesticide emitting strips in back kitchen, dishpit area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes with gloved hands, then handling clean dishware without removing gloves and washing hands. Person in charge coached employee during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers below griddle cheese, chicken, cheese at 44-46F. Person in charge iced items down. In bread station crew, cheese at 46F. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. Cream cheese at 41F by end of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple clean dishware items wet nesting at storage area off of dishpit.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks container on prep table. Moved by manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line reach in cooler.
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm set up
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Food service employee handled raw sausage at cookline then handled ready to eat bread without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager intervened.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pooled eggs, waffle batter, batter which is on Establishment existing Time Temperature Controlled for Safety form that describes items on a 6 hr time limit. Time marking shows 4 hr. Correctly time marked by manger.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray next to bag of flour on rack. Moved by manager. Sanitizer next to condiments. Frontline. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Grease buildup behind cookline equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of drawer cooler.
Jan 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on food service employees.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup behind blower fan. Walk in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Prep line.
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Person In Charge called service company. Three compartment sink set up manual sanitizing. Quaternary ammonium. 300 ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in men's and woman's restroom discolored / water stained.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black-like/ mold-like substance build up in men's and woman's restroom ceiling tiles
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employees with no beard guard.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of coolers. Prep line.
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wild birds or squirrels/pests present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Per manager : outside dining, by roadside seating, has honey bee nest located under eaves. Safehaven bee removal company are on the issue anticipating removal by next week.
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine. Chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Person In Charge replaced supply bucket.
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 rusty cans of tomato's /tomato sauce on dry goods rack.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine. Chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Person In Charge replaced supply bucket.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in drawer cooler at prep line at 50°. Per Person In Charge. Item placed about 2 hr before. Moved to another functional cooler. 2 containers of cooked potatoes at 60°, 59°. Over stacked In make table end of prep line. Per Person In Charge items placed about 1 hr before. Moved by manager to functioning cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish machine operator did not check chlorine levels at Dish machine and did not replace empty chlorine supply bucket.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on rear prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone over foods, bagged bread item, at prep line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard restraint.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy scoops in standing water 80° at wait-station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Multiple at prep line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of coolers at prep line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of coolers along perp line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen Moved by manager.
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in rear kitchen. 2 live flies at one booth by window. 1 live fly by another booth window. 1 live fly by another booth by window. All in dining area.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One leftover individual butter packet on guest table in dining room. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 47°, cheese 48°, greens 49° in make table/Reach in cooler end of prep line. Placed about 7 am. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. One leftover individual butter packet on guest table in dining room. Stop sale issued.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle, degreaser, on shelf in rear kitchen. Marked by manager.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 4 dead flies on insect trap on windows in dining room.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. End line make table/Reach in cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. Lid left open.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of stacked pans dry rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty window shelves and dusty window blinds in dining room.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris on exterior of cleaned pans. Dry rack.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dish Machine chlorine above 400 ppm. Person In Charge adjusted settings. 100 ppm later.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris build up on floors at cookline and dry goods storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in prep line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water In prep cooler. End of prep line.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Whipped butter, individual butters at wait station with no time mark. Marked by manager. Per Person In Charge. Placed at about 6:30 am. Today.
Bathroom facility not clean. Spoiled floors and toilets in unisex restroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers kitchen prepline.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Syrup container u dear paper towels dispenser at wait station. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in. Prepline.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Service technician called. Three compartment sink set up. Quaternary ammonium 200 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly at rear of kitchen by exit.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washer unaware of sanitizing of food contact surfaces at Dish Machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers prep line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Ineffective hair restraint. Food service Employee with hat but with long dangling hair
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base of drawer cooler. Prep line.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on. Prep table.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler.
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