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METRO DINER

5250 4 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33703

License #6216283

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️
82 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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August 24, 2026 · 14 findings · 1 critical
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The latest inspection on August 24, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 11 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken was found thawing in a container without running water. Employee moved chicken to sink and began a proper thawing method on site.
  • [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving had a build up of rust on 2 of the 4 shelving units in the walk-in cooler.
  • [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles for reach-in coolerA and other fridges throughout the kitchen had a build up of debris.
  • [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers in dish pit area showed signs of wet nesting.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white powder unlabeled underneath prep table closest to soup kettle.
  • [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight buildup of brown substance inside ice machine in the kitchen closest to the back door.
  • [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Large amount of standing water in reach in cooler next to the flat top in the main kitchen.
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can left in front of hand sink closest to the back area of the kitchen.
  • [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink closest to the back of the kitchen.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links held in reach in freezer at 50F. Owner moved sausages to walk-in freezerA to promote cooling. Retemped at 11:30 am at 40F
  • [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels on clean containers in the dish pit area.
  • [08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink on shelf in walk-in freezer over top of food.
  • [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee printed new copy and has hung it for display in the front of the restaurant near the front door.
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink in dish pit area. Employee replaced soap dispenser on site.
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