METRO DINER
4726 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941-306-3102
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed seasoned flour in container on clean dish shelf with visible black mold like substance on container. Operator removed container and disposed of flour.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021016753 | Mar 16, 2021 | Jun 2, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled egg mixture next to flat top grill at 48F. Operator stated that the eggs had been there about 40 minutes. Operator placed egg mixture in correct pan to be submerged in ice.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusty wire racks in dish machine area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 2 door reach-in cooler next to fryers. Operator replaced thermometer.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer bucket. Quaternary sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on bottom of food preparation table holding slicer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in dish machine area coming down and separated from bracket.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand mixer with broken safety guard.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in single door make station/ reach-in cooler next to fryers. Operator replaced ambient thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the underside of soda dispensing machine near spouts with black mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old food label on clear containers on clean dish rack across from burners and tumbler.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator had employee close lids.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to hand wash sink across from slicer table and side of food preparation table with food debris and soil. Observed stainless walls in dish area next to dish machine heavily soiled with food debris and black mold like substance. Observed stainless wall behind tumbler machine soil with grease and food debris.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer on front line a gross from 4 burner stove at 0ppm. Operator corrected quaternary sanitizer to 400ppm.
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 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 ground pork in same bin as raw turkey. Operator separated items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs at 48F and diced tomato at 48F. Operator stated items had been in single door flip top for approximately 1 hour. Operator place ice on items to rapidly cool items.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for high temperature dish machine.
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 food handlers certification expired.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer in 2 door reach-in cooler at the end of cook line and 2 door reach-in upright cooler in food preparation area with ambient thermometers not in warmest part of coolers. Operator moved thermometers to warmest part of cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 ceiling tiles in dining room water stains.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple container on clean dish rack with wet nesting. Operator removed container for cleaning and sanitizing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice build-up in 2 door reach-in cooler at the beginning of the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bagged soda syrup on the ground next to soda rack. Employee removed soda syrup.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 7" x 4" hole in wall behind toaster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on outside near doors of 2 for reach-in cooler at end of cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old food labels on clear containers on clean dish rack.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve cups next to sink on server area not protected by lid. Operator placed a cover over the top.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 2 foot arch-in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed standing water in 2 door reach-in cooler at the beginning of the cook line..
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance under 3 compartment sink in dish machine area. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance in dish machine area next to 3 compartment sink. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance in dish machine area next to hand wash sink and clean dish rack.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on food preparation table next to bread. Operator removed cloth and placed in sanitizer bucket.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cell phone and then put on gloves. Operator instructed employee to wash hands and then gloves.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef over pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved pork to below ground beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad 47F and coleslaw 48F. Operator stated the item had been put in well approximately 2 hour before. Operator put lids on items to bring down temperature.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell on food prep surface in prep area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 10" x 5" hole in wall behind toaster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on exterior of 2 door reach in cooler at the end of the cook line near fryer station.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach in cooler on cook line next to burners.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed seasoned flour in container on clean dish shelf with visible black mold like substance on container. Operator removed container and disposed of flour.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in dish area on clear food containers. Operator separated dishes to dry properly.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open energy in 2 door reach in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at the end of cooks line near waffle station. And in 2 door reach in across from flat top on cooks line.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee observed filling water pitchers at hand wash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on food prep table. Manager removed drinks to designated drink area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purse on top of boxes of waffle mix. Manager removed purse.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind toaster, on cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single serve butters on the tables at 67F. Manager removed and discarded. Educated manager on Time as a Public health control, will send paper work.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Container in flour container without handle. Manager removed.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up in ice machine located in dry storage area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed forks stored at hostess station, not properly inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on dry storage rack across from walk in cooler wet nesting. Operator removed items to be cleaned and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on hood vents over fryers. Observed build up on walls behind fryers. Observed build up on exterior of convection ovens. Observed build up on reach in cooler gaskets.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at hostess station sitting on the counter.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Sliced Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding). Manager placed products underneath unit to cool down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled mixer head.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand wash sink on cook line. Operator added paper towels to dispenser.
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at employee hand wash sink on cook line. Operator added soap to dispenser.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink and placed in employee storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups in hostess station wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of cook line in front of fryers.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed build up in convection ovens.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic food pans stored with old labels.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of paper towels stored on floor in employee restroom. Manager removed box from floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fans in walk in cooler with dust buildup.
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