Metro Diner
2034 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073 · Permanent Food Service · License 2000952
What drove the grade
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 5 routine inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Wiping cloth solution in kitchen by fryers tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solution and retested to 150ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of convection ovens with grease/debris accumulation.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Water observed between stacked plastic bins in the dishroom. Operator separated pans to air dry.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling vents in kitchen and prep areas have dust. Wall and surrounding ceiling tiles at ceiling vent by the fryers have grease build up and/or dust.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.