METRO DINER
12807 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32223
License #2614589
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Mixed Health Record
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METRO DINER in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 6 total violations — 5 critical, 1 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 14, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 5 critical, 0 major, and 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of marinara sauce with dent effecting seam.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple clean dishware items wet nesting at storage area off of dishpit.
- [41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed several pesticide emitting strips in back kitchen, dishpit area.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers below griddle cheese, chicken, cheese at 44-46F. Person in charge iced items down. In bread station crew, cheese at 46F. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. Cream cheese at 41F by end of inspection.
- [12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes with gloved hands, then handling clean dishware without removing gloves and washing hands. Person in charge coached employee during inspection.
- [35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen area during inspection.
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