Metro Diner in Lakeland
Last inspected:
5293 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813Part of: Metro Diner Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Metro Diner in Lakeland has accumulated 83 violations across 22 inspections since at least 2022, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Recurring violations include toxic substance control (cited in at least 4 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (3 inspections), hand washing and time-as-control procedures (multiple inspections), and food condition issues (2 inspections). A warning was issued on November 14, 2024 after an inspection found employee health reporting violations, improper cooking temperatures, and toxic substance control issues; the facility complied on callback the following day. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 documented 8 violations including intermediate-priority hand washing and cooking temperature violations, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Metro Diner in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Metro Diner in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Metro Diner in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Metro Diner in Lakeland last inspected?
- Metro Diner in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Metro Diner in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Metro Diner in Lakeland are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Metro Diner in Lakeland had?
- Metro Diner in Lakeland has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Metro Diner in Lakeland find?
- Metro Diner in Lakeland was most recently inspected on August 11, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Metro Diner in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Metro Diner in Lakeland 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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).
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