THE METRO DINER

Name: THE METRO DINER
Address: 1000 S PONCE DELEON BLVD SUITE 15, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, 32084, US
Rating: 84.9

1000 S PONCE DELEON BLVD SUITE 15, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084

License #6502151

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84.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE METRO DINER in SAINT AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 6 critical, 2 major, 12 minor.

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Inspections on file

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Callback visits

Latest clean pass

November 17, 2025

The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 1 major, and 5 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

60%

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy in hotbox (123F - Hot Holding) person in charge placed on stove and reheated too 165F+ in 10 mins
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Observed mixers and deli slicer non food contact sides soiled with food debris.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cleaned food containers stacked with visible moisture on drying rack.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed pressurized tanks located near back door not secured to anything.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table on cook line. Person in charge removed drink from food prep area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above drink station hand washing station soiled with dust.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained with food debris.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03F-02-5] 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on frontline butters. Placed 1 hr before. Marked by manger.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at hallway.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. Multiple.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Empty supply bucket. Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm set up. .
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Hand Wash Sink end prep line.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Moved by manager.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in front of walk in cooler.

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