Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach
Last inspected:
1534 Third St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250Part of: Metro Diner Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach has accumulated 161 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced repeated administrative complaints, with inspectors recommending disciplinary action on five separate occasions between 2021 and 2025. Top recurring violations involve consumer advisories, ventilation issues, and employee health reporting failures. Recent inspections show improvement, with the last three visits in 2024-2026 resulting in no further action or full compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach last inspected?
- Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach had?
- Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach find?
- Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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