METRO DINER PALM HARBOR
35000 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727-390-6110
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
APR 24
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022003071 | Jan 7, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of 6lb can of black beans Rusted cans 12lbs of pumpkin pie mix, 6lbs of pinto beans
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with debris.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Microwave using a plastic lid as substitute, lid is warped, operator removed lid.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold like substance
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook like.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of 6lb can of black beans Rusted cans 12lbs of pumpkin pie mix, 6lbs of pinto beans in dry storage not separate from undamaged product.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in dish storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Covers of reach in coolers on chicken station in cook line in disrepair. Off Hinge.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk in freezer soiled with debris,
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids in ware washing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on squeeze bottle in ware washing area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Gatorade stored in walk in freezer next to food meant for public. Operator moved Gatorade
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards and on top of knife on cook line. Operator moved cloths to buckets.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured at 0ppm. Operator remade bucket at 150ppm.
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean Pans on rack in prep area
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cooked rubbed face with gloved hand then continued to cook without washing hands. Discussed with cook, he removed gloves and washed hands
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched phone then clean equipment. Discussed with employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands
Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook rinsed hands at hand sink, did not use soap. Discussed with cook, he washed hands with soap
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak tips (60F - Cold Holding); French toast mix (50F - Cold Holding); in chill box next to grill, diced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); diced ham (72F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (71F - Cold Holding); shredded American cheese (68F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (72F - Cold Holding); grilled mushrooms (72F - Cold Holding); grilled peppers (69F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (72F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (72F - Cold Holding); eggs ambient (72F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (64F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (72F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (66F - Cold Holding) in cooler next to grill, sausage (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding) in top cold holding unit across front oven, manager put shrimp and cooked noodles in walk in cooler, coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); white shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in top rail of reach in cooler across from grill, no temperature monitoring today
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked on cook line by container of dirty dishes, employee moved
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5022-090
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with watch and multiple bracelets on while preparing food
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager/cook and dish washer put beard guards on
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean Pans on rack in prep area
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on faucet for mop sink with no vacuum breaker
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on line blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table. In dishwasher area. Employee removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees on line have watches. Removed watches.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with facial hair have no beard guard while prepping. employees put on beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1/3 pans stacked on top of each other in dish drying area still wet. Operator separated pans.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Lids hanging on wall in prep area.
Apr 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back prep area no paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash area in server area no soap
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor in dry storage
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Rodent bait exposed under shelving. Operator to remove exposed raw dent bait.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on counter in server area. Coffee removed from server area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor in dry storage, Operator moved fryer oil a minimum of 6" off the floor.
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.