METRO DINER
340 FRONT ST STE 700, Ponte Vedra FL 32082 · 9045138422
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 6 live roaches in bottom section of unused stove in middle of cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025008299 | Nov 5, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2024046259 | Apr 30, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At prep area 3 door reach-in cooler, half and half (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item in reach-in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area 3 door reach-in cooler, half and half (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item in reach-in cooler overnight. At wait station in glass door reach-in cooler, milk (45F - Cold Holding). Milk has been out for customers. Gasket torn. Operator moved milk to walk-in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, cut melon (60F - Cooling 15 minutes, 59f after 15 minutes). Cut melon in plastic container sealed with plastic wrap. Operator vented wrap to allow proper cooling.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four wait staff present, hired over 60 days per manager, no employee training certification available.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At chemical storage shelves, pump sprayer not labeled. Operator identified as wash and walk cleaner. Operator labeled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, clean containers stacked before air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. At wait station, gasket on glass door reach-in cooler torn.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall under prep table by handwash sink has build up,of food residue. At cook line, floor under cooking equipment has build of of grease and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area, bulk flour container soiled with food residue. At wait station, bulk sugar container soiled with food residue. At ice machine by office, exterior of slide doors have black mold-like substance.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door closer in disrepair, one arm missing.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, multiple unwashed produce items stored over beer and wine. Operator moved produce to different shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, bulk flour container not labeled. At wait station, bulk sugar container not labeled. Operator had both containers labeled.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Several severs rubbing hands together less than 10 seconds after dripping off soiled dishes to the dish pit.
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. All items on cook line missing time markings, per manager all items where placed in coolers/or items taken in and out of coolers around 7/7:30am. Items held on time control in server area marked for 9:30am, per server items taken out of coolers and started on time control several hours ago. Employees began to mark all items for correct times during inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash station at end of make line across from fryers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine by office has a build up of mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food. Employee drink on rack over various food items in walk in cooler, drink moved.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around large ice machine by office have a build up of debris.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under soda machine at server station in dining room. Also slow drain at hand wash station on make line by steam well.
Sep 30, 2025Call 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
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 4 live flying in insects around pipes under dump sink next to dish machine.
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 4 live flying in insects around pipes under dump sink next to dish machine.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guards at front where customers sit only comes up to customers shoulders with steam table with food on other side of counter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of surface cleaner stored with vegetable chopper and food processor under table in prep area, bottle moved.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in back of kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around large ice machine in back of kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper rackets stored over single use cups on rack by walk in cooler, rackets moved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of double ovens on cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of prepared cut cabbage stored under boxes of unwashed grapes in walk in cooler, cabbage moved.
Jan 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live flying insects around pipe under dump sink attached to dish machine in ware washing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls and top of large ice machine in storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of top oven on cook line.
Nov 7, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 1 live flying insect around drain boards of dish washer in ware washing area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 6 live roaches in bottom section of unused stove in middle of cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 25 dead roaches in bottom section of unused stove in middle of cook line.
Nov 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 1 live flying insect around drain boards of dish washer in ware washing area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 6 live roaches in bottom section of unused stove in middle of cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 25 dead roaches in bottom section of unused stove in middle of cook line.
Nov 5, 2024Call 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live flying insects in dish area around drain boards. Approximately 3 live flying insects behind cooking equipment on cook line.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in cooler by range on cook line in middle of cook line, manager killed and cleaned up live roach during inspection. 1 live roach under range on cook line in middle of cook line.
Oct 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live flying insects in dish area around drain boards. Approximately 3 live flying insects behind cooking equipment on cook line.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in cooler by range on cook line in middle of cook line, manager killed and cleaned up live roach during inspection. 1 live roach under range on cook line in middle of cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler in prep area next to cook line right next to the doors, per manager door has been consistently open for several hours, items pushed it back of reach 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. Missing time marks for lower section of reach in cooler next to range in middle of cook line, manager corrected during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in back of kitchen near office.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on cook and make line at front counter. Also walls under drain boards in dish area have a build up of debris. Also areas of standing water on floor in dish area and around mop sink in back of kitchen near office.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment and reach in coolers on cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green bell peppers and unwashed avocados stored over washed lemons and grape tomatoes in walk in cooler.
May 1, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 live flying insects around hand wash station and drain board/dirty dish rack of dish machine in ware washing area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under rack in dry food storage area surrounding walk in cooler door in back of kitchen. Approximately 5 rodent droppings on cans of tomato sauce in racks in dry food storage area in back of kitchen. 2 rodent droppings on bag in box sodas on rack in dry food storage area in back of kitchen. Approximately 35 rodent droppings along wall in ware washing area behind dry food storage area. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under drain boards and dish machine in ware washing area in back of kitchen. Manager began to clean up all rodent droppings during inspection.
Apr 30, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 rusted cans of tomato sauce on rack in dry food storage area.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 live flying insects around hand wash station and drain board/dirty dish rack of dish machine in ware washing area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under rack in dry food storage area surrounding walk in cooler door in back of kitchen. Approximately 5 rodent droppings on cans of tomato sauce in racks in dry food storage area in back of kitchen. 2 rodent droppings on bag in box sodas on rack in dry food storage area in back of kitchen. Approximately 35 rodent droppings along wall in ware washing area behind dry food storage area. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under drain boards and dish machine in ware washing area in back of kitchen. Manager began to clean up all rodent droppings during inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 packages of fully thawed out salmon on speed rack in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. strawberry butter (44F - Cold Holding); cinnamon butter (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding)in top section of reach in cooler on make line per manager lid was removed approximately 1.5 hours ago and items held on time control for quality, manager placed lid back on cooler.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per manager multiple items are held on time control for safety, but they are unable to find any written procedures.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 packages of fully thawed out salmon on speed rack in walk in cooler.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes then place customer drinks on serving tray with no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under the heat lamp at the pass through window, fried chicken (121F - Hot Holding). Employee placed the fried chicken back in the fryer and reheated to over 165F.
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the main prep line has food debris build up around the blade. Operator removed the can opener to the three compartment sink to be washed.
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 At time of inspection all food handler training certificates present are expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of dust on the ceiling vent and surround tiles on the vents in the kitchen prep area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored opposite the bulk ice bin not inverted or covered for protection, operator inverted the ice bucket.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed at the front host stand.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf opposite the dish area, clean containers stacked while wet.
Food stored on floor. On the main cook line, jug of fryer oil stored on the floor. Operator relocated the fryer oil.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Build up of spilled food debris on the rotating plate of the microwave on the main cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized the microwave plate.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink on the main cook line only labeled as for hand washing only. No employee hand wash signage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stand up reach in cooler in the prep area has food debris stuck in the bottom door gasket. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance spots building.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the storage shelf opposite the dish area, clean containers stacked with old labels attached to containers.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on the main cook line in reach in cooler with stickers still attached and some avocados cut in half to be served.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on pass through counter by the hand wash sink on the main cook line. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth.
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