How many health inspections has METRO DINER had?

METRO DINER has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has METRO DINER ever been shut down?

No, METRO DINER has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at METRO DINER?

The most frequently cited violations at METRO DINER are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

METRO DINER

985 N STATE ROAD 434, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Seminole County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MD ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC · License: SEA6905063

METRO DINER in Altamonte Springs, FL has 22 inspections on record with 147 total violations (6.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

147Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 27, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Mar 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Feb 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

May 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Dec 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 10, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 6, 2020 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 6, 2020 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 26, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

METRO DINER has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Seminole County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.99.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has METRO DINER had?: METRO DINER has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has METRO DINER ever been shut down?: No, METRO DINER has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at METRO DINER?: The most frequently cited violations at METRO DINER are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: March 27, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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