How many health inspections has METRO DINER had?

METRO DINER has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has METRO DINER ever been shut down?

Yes, METRO DINER has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at METRO DINER?

The most frequently cited violations at METRO DINER are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

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.

METRO DINER

2132 SW 34 ST, Gainesville, FL 32608

Alachua County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CONSUL PARTNERS LLC · License: SEA1103418

METRO DINER in Gainesville, FL has 28 inspections on record with 146 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

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Data current as of December 16, 2024

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for METRO DINER
Date	Reason	Reopened
Feb 11, 2022	Rodent activity	07:06:00

Inspection History (28)

Dec 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

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V03 Employee health reporting

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V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

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V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

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