Metro Diner in Tampa
Last inspected:
4011 W Kennedy Blvd #5, Tampa, FL 33609Part of: Metro Diner Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Metro Diner in Tampa has accumulated 243 violations across 30 inspections since 2018, averaging 8.1 per visit. The facility has never been shut down or received any disciplinary fines, and maintains no fire safety violations. Its most common violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and building exterior protections. Recent inspections show stabilization, with the last visit in March 2026 finding only 7 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Metro Diner in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8.1
violations / inspection
8.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Metro Diner in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections49 violations · 37 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Metro Diner in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Metro Diner in Tampa last inspected?
- Metro Diner in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Metro Diner in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Metro Diner in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Metro Diner in Tampa had?
- Metro Diner in Tampa has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Metro Diner in Tampa find?
- Metro Diner in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Metro Diner in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Metro Diner in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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