METRO DINER
5293 FLORIDA AVE S, Lakeland FL 33813
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 16 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. According to their instructions all products are not available. Discussed with the manager how execute to make their plans effective.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 25 -1lb block.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area blocked by a black utility cart. The cart was removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sinks in the dishwasher area blocked by a rolling rack of trays for glassware. The rack was removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in the kitchen. The paper towels was replaced.
Food stored on floor. A case of pork sausage links on the floor inside the walk in freezer. The sausage was removed from off the floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on the shelf to the right entering the dishwasher area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red bucket with sanitizer and towels on the floor in the kitchen near the first hand washing sinks. The wiping cloth solution was removed from off the floor.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the walk in cooler. The paper towels was replaced.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the back door.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager on duty printed a copy.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. According to their instructions all products are not available. Discussed with the manager how execute to make their plans effective.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the expo line in the kitchen. Paper towels was replaced.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dish washer area.
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ The operator is doing a test run. Temperatures are not being met.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers on the cook line. sausage (45F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler. meatloaf (45F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding)
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Employee was washing a slicer at the 2 compartment prep sink. The manager had the employee to take the slicer to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Rinse temp is 140 F
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher 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.