METRO DINER
946 W MITCHELL HAMMOCK RD 1220, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407-698-5290
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Evidence of roach droppings on wall over three bay sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024025870 | Mar 19, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bread crumbs in storage area - operator corrected
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold and hot equipment handles.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board in prep
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink stored on shelf with food. Operator removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in freezer food
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - throughout the kitchen and prep areas
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Vulcan ovens
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of Vulcan ovens - exterior on all equipment in kitchen area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - operator removed pans
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. - stickers on avocados.Operator remove product
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in in prep area
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - sausage gravy 127 less than 4 hours per operator. - -Operator hearted to 170°.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid. -Operator discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Vulcan ovens on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of Vulcan ovens on cooks line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -All reach in coolers on cooks line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - avocados on make line stored with stickers
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. - both prep sinks
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - dish Person - operated coached employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - diced ham - diced sausage - both items under 4 hours per operator. Operator placed bags of ice on products for quick cool. - new temp for both items 41°
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. - reach in cooler on cooks line
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - gallon milk walk-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - employee restroom
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer. -spray bottle stored at host the stand
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handles on cold holding units on cooks line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - coffee filters
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting boards on front line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - valcan oven on line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - avocado store on service line with stickers.
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects on dish area
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Evidence of roach droppings on wall over three bay sink.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on shelves located by front stools. Removed
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches on top of dish machine, operator cleaned and discarded -4 dead roaches under dish machine at pump, operator cleaned and discarded
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 Small flying insect at steam table landing on clean dishes -instructed operator to wash, rinse, sanitize dishes in affected area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 47F, stacked above fill line on pan -items reduced, left over moved to WIC
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of all flip top RIC soiled with accumulation of food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with mold like substance
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. -RIC next to waffle irons, flip top insulation falling out of left side top
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of steam table in kitchen -floor in WIC next to WIF door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all kitchen equipment soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -operator discussed and had dishwasher re-clean
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -operator discussed and had dishwasher re-clean
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulation of food debris -wall by rear exit door soiled with mold like substance
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -50ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -chicken Flower not labeled
Aug 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Table by fryer, fish 46F Table by stove, sliced cheese and ham 50F Cut tomatoes 50, lettuce 47F, cheddar 50F, ham 50F, spring mix 53F, cut lettuce 54F, cut tomatoes 57F, blue cheese dressing 54F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Machine oil over prep table Hand soap in cabinet with single use food items
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - white cutting board
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above dishwasher
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Far right handwash sink in cookline
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Right side of flat top
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 50ppm
Mar 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. - dishwasher machine 156f
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - multiple coolers on cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - egg cooler
Mar 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. - dishwasher machine 156f
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - multiple coolers on cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - outside opening of ice bin
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - egg cooler
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. - dishwasher machine 156f
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - SS butter (60 - Cold Holding). Observed on counter, on ice. Manager put into cooler, instructed employee to add ice to container. - coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); <4 hours manager voluntarily discarded - chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); <4 hours manager voluntarily discarded - tomato (49F - Cold Holding) <4 hours manager voluntarily discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. - 1 employee over 60 days. States has certificate but left at home
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. - 2 newly hired employees without food safety training.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - multiple coolers on cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - outside opening of ice bin
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - egg cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at triple sink
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. - stored in employee restroom
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - around chemical dispenser in mop sink area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. - 3 in walk in cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - deli ham in walk in cooler - sausage links in walk in cooler
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. - above back door
Dead roaches on premises. - 9 inside chemical dispenser over mop sink located next to back door. Operator cleaned and sanitized area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - walk in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk flour
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cooler next to 6 burner stove
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.