METRO DINER
1534 THIRD ST N, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904-853-6817
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. 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. Observed 1 flying insect in warehouse washing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Call 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Raw Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Hash browns (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced cooked ham (52F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (54F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Manager will remove TCS foods and place in walk in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cinnamon butter (49F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Cut melon (52F - Cold Holding).
Jul 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs located on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Raw Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Hash browns (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced cooked ham (52F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (54F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Manager will remove TCS foods and place in walk in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cinnamon butter (49F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Cut melon (52F - Cold Holding).
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of three flying insects. 2 flying insects near chemical dish machine. 1 flying insect in storage area.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs located on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Raw Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Hash browns (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced cooked ham (52F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (54F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Manager will remove TCS foods and place in walk in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); Cinnamon butter (49F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Cut melon (52F - Cold Holding).
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at entrance of walk in freezer. Employee removed and discarded from premises.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in sauce without handle located in reach in cooler. Manager removed from sauce.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents on cook line dusty.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing rubber bracelets. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. Employee removed watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes on drying rack wet nesting located across from dish machine.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked near ice machine.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed all Required employee training expired for all employees 4-15-2025.
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0 ppm. Employee did replace empty chemical bucket. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 2 splitters added to threaded hose Bibb at mop sink, back flow device is incorrectly installed before the first splitter. Second splitter does not have back flow device for each threaded hose Bibb.
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. Observed all Required employee training expired for all employees 4-15-2025.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without beard guards.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open box of single service cups stored on floor of office. Manager removed and stored properly.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in warehouse washing area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 2 splitters installed on mop sink located outside without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard near ice chute.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup without a handle stored in sauce located on cook line. Manager removed from sauce.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored drinks properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield over ware washing area. Observed light shield damaged near ware washing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand washing sign at hand sink in ware washing area. Manager provided sign for employee hand sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados with stickers on with cut avocados. Manager had employee remove stickers.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned food containers on storage rack.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados with stickers on them in flip top cooler at the end of cook line. Manager removed stickers and rewashed avocados.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets on.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard engaging in food preparation without bear guard.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of fish on floor of walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in walk in cooler dusty.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt without label. Manager placed label on container.
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handling egg wash then changing his gloves and then handling plated food without washing his hands. After reviewing with cook he washed his hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook continuously touching his very soiled apron then changing his gloves and then handling food, plated food, and cleaned plates without ever washing his hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with cook and manager.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Multiple pesticide emitting strips hanging on shelves throughout kitchen. Manager removed and voluntarily discarded strips.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of whipped butter (48F) stored at room temperature in expo station. Manager stated butter was taking out of the cooler approximately 10 minutes ago. Manager placed butter in walk in cooler. raw chicken (46-51F) stored in small reach in cooler next to fryers on cook line. Chicken stacked to high. Manager placed a bag of ice over chicken. coleslaw (45F); butters (46-47F); cut tomatoes (51F); Swiss cheese (50F); cut melon (47F) in main flip top cooler at the end of the cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F. Manager stated food was restocked from the walk in cooler 4 hours ago. Manager moved all food to walk in cooler.
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. See stop sale. At 10:45am found batter and egg wash held under time control per manager and completed form not time marked. Manager stated food was taking out of the cooler and placed on time control at 7:30am. Reviewed proper procedures for time control with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (127F) stored under heat lamp at the end of the cook line. Cook stated sausages was cooked a few minutes ago and voluntarily discarded sausage. fried chicken (109-115F) stored under heat lamps at the end of the cook line. Manager stated chicken was cooked less then an hour ago and placed under lamps to hold hot. Cook began reheating chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cook line cutting boards are stained and with deep cut marks that are no longer cleanable
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while preparing food on cook line. Employee put on a hat.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both ovens on cook line are very soiled
Stored food not covered. Stored chocolate cake not covered in walk in freezer. Manager covered cake.n
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