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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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 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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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.
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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