METRO DINER
1901 W LUMSDEN RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 8132958450
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 33 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw pork ribs in walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025071851 | Jul 23, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw pork ribs in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak tips in cold hold unit held at 60F. Operator placed in walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop cut tomato in flip top cooler. Operator removed cup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelf.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over chopped onions in walk in cooler.
Feb 2, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Whipped butter at expo line using time, no written procedures. Emailed written procedures to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf.
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Whipped butter at expo line using time, no written procedures. Emailed written procedures to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in breading station cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table at cookline. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf.
Sep 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs and not change gloves, continue cooking, using utensils.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish held at 46F in flip top cooler on cookline, checked at 9:25am. Operator placed ice on fish. Rechecked at 10:00am, 37F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink on cook line. Steel wool in hand sink on cookline. Operator removed items.
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.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed sanitizer bicker on table in wait station. Operator placed on shelf.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying silverware with towel. Informed employee that utensils must be air dried after sanitizing.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator changed solution, tested at 200ppm
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.