METRO ESPRESSO PIZZA
417 E CENTRAL BLVD, Orlando FL 32801 · 407.422.5282
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On greens. Operator removed.
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. Garlic in butter. Held on counter starting at 12:45pm. Operator added to daily time sheet
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -weddings soup, and chicken soup. Prepped and frozen 7/3. And thawed 7/13 per operator. Operator put correct date
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop feta and oregano. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Wallet keys above pizza station. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Prep cooler
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Container Greens in clear glass cooler on cook line are lined with service towels and paper towels. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sliced ham (40-49F - Cold Holding) in pizza prep cooler above fill lone in pan. Advised to not store items above fill line. Operator removed to other cooler for temperature recovery
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In parmesan cheese. Operator immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Jugs of wine and liquid butter on floor in kitchen. Operator removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed cucumber over in drinksand cheese in dough cooler -Unwashed tomatoes over multiple ready to eat items in clear door cooler on cook line
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw calamari over multiple ready to eat items in clear door cooler on cook line. Operator immediately removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw ground beef over raw calamari in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from original packaging over raw shrimp in freezer. Operator immediately removed
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. Pizza and garlic butter, out less than 4hrs per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 behind ice machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone and cigarettes on shelf above prep cooler. Operator immediately removed
Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner of wall torn by mop sink Tile missing around wall at mop sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gasket in pizza cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushroom over ready to eats beats.
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw calamari over multiple ready to eat items in clear door cooler on cook line. Operator immediately removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw ground beef over raw calamari in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from original packaging over raw shrimp in freezer. Operator immediately removed
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. Pizza and garlic butter, out less than 4hrs per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested dish machine several times with heat thermometer and heat strips. Max temperature was 144F. Temperature range needs to be 160F-190F
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 behind ice machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone and cigarettes on shelf above prep cooler. Operator immediately removed
Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner of wall torn by mop sink Tile missing around wall at mop sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gasket in pizza cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushroom over ready to eats beats.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Lettuce stored in to go bags
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw shrimp over multiple ready to eat items in cooler, operator removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Chicken over raw calamari in grill cooler. Operator immediately corrected
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked ground beef 46-54 ( - Cold Holding) lettuce (54F - Cold Holding). Over night in reach in cooler per operator. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ground beef 46-54 ( - Cold Holding) lettuce (54F - Cold Holding). Over night in reach in cooler per operator. Operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most items in clear cooler, prep cooler on cookline
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning containers
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Alfredo container in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishwasher
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken over lasagna in grill cooler drawer
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. Pizza at front counter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cookline had ice in basin. Educated operator that handsinks can only be used for handwashing
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop cheese
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on sauce and noodles containers
Food stored on floor. Case of Water floor in front area
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light shield in back area
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On pizza oven door
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light shield in back kitchen and light shield missing
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked sausage and noodles in reach in cooler on cook line
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in ware wash area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula in between pizza ovens
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on crash cart and oven door
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In warewashing area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over containers of cooked noodles in reach in cooler on cook line
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.