METRO DINER
4011 W KENNEDY BLVD #5, Tampa FL 33609 · 813.364.0076
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on reach in cooler door handles at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Operator removed during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers stored on shelves. Operator removed pans to have washed and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw raw pancake batter in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
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 milk not labeled at time of inspection. Explained importance of labeling with dates to manager on duty. Manager labeled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pinkish slime inside ice machine bin at time of inspectionnn
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers in kitchen. Operator moved containers to dish pit to be washed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear plastic food containers stored on shelves. Operator moved to dish pit to wash.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow drain under dish room sprayer sink at time of inspection.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at host stand. Operator labeled bottle during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cooks line at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles on walk in cooler floor. Operator moved bucket to shelf during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on stacked food container stored on shelf in kitchen. Operator removed food container to dishroom to be washed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in bus tub in prep sink without running water. Operator turned water on to let flow during insoectionnn
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes to dish room then handle togo cups and food order without washing hands at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored at host stand. Employee confirmed bottle was sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance starting to form inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked clear food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed line cook remove gloves and put new gloves on without washing hands at time of inspection. Operator had coaching talk with employees.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand wash sink by back door at time of inspection. Operator moved bottle to chemical storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over prep table in kitchen. Operator disposed of employee drink at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection. Operator moved food containers to dish room to re clean
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wash cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Operator moved all wash cloths to sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved to lower shelf at time of inspection
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at host stand without a label. Operator stated the bottle was Quat sanitizer. Operator labeled bottle during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food/drink in walk in cooler near pooled eggs. Operator disposed of employee items during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean pans on shelf in dish room.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor in fry station. Operator moved during inspection
Line Equipment soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed sides of line equipment soiled with food debris and grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with food debris
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection. Dumpster shared with other tenants in strip mall
Jul 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.spray chemical bottle kept in sink by ice machine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the form and completed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey prepared on site not labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine. Discussed with operator
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed drinks on cooks line, prep table, dishmachine
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Waffles found under prep tables
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee workout powder kept on dry storage shelves
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on hand wash sink in dish room
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White containers in prep area
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.