Metro Diner in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

3302 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207

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

Overview

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.

23Inspections
177Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Metro Diner in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 7.7 violations / inspection 7.7 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Metro Diner in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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 April 22, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
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 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 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 April 22, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Metro Diner in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Metro Diner in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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