METRO DINER PALM HARBOR
35000 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
License #6208344
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Mixed Health Record
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METRO DINER PALM HARBOR in PALM HARBOR currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81 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 July 30, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 16 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 13 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 30, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08B-20-4] 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.
- [01B-01-4] 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
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in dish storage area.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on squeeze bottle in ware washing area.
- [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk in freezer soiled with debris,
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with debris.
- [14-04-4] Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Microwave using a plastic lid as substitute, lid is warped, operator removed lid.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Covers of reach in coolers on chicken station in cook line in disrepair. Off Hinge.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold like substance
- [12B-13-4] 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
- [21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured at 0ppm. Operator remade bucket at 150ppm.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled.
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