Metro Diner in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
3302 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207Part of: Metro Diner Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Metro Diner in Jacksonville operated with a pattern of persistent high-priority violations across 22 inspections from October 2022 through November 2025, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection — roughly 50 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were cited in 13 of the most recent 8 inspections, with recurring findings including employee health reporting failures, handwashing procedure violations, shell stock handling requirements, food contact surface sanitation, and improper chemical storage. The facility received administrative complaint recommendations in five separate inspections (April 2023, October 2023, April 2024, October 2024, and April 2025), signaling formal state enforcement escalation. The most recent inspection on October 31, 2025 documented 24 violations including five high-priority findings (management awareness, employee health reporting, handwashing procedures, shell stock requirements, and parasite destruction), resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. A follow-up inspection on November 4, 2025 found compliance and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Metro Diner in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Metro Diner in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 6 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Metro Diner in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Metro Diner in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Metro Diner in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Metro Diner in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Metro Diner in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Metro Diner in Jacksonville had?
- Metro Diner in Jacksonville has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Metro Diner in Jacksonville find?
- Metro Diner in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on July 27, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Metro Diner in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Metro Diner in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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