Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach

Last inspected:

1534 Third St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Part of: Metro Diner Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

31Inspections
170Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 5.5 violations / inspection 5.5 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.26 violations / inspection 6.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

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 August 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach had?
Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 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 August 3, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.

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