Metro Deli
104 1/2 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301 · Permanent Food Service · License 4703043
What drove the grade
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 complaint inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitOct 28, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
This inspector emailed the manager a copy, he will print them out for each employee to sign and himself.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed rust on the shelves in the walk-in cooler.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed a scrubbing pad in the HWS area used for cleaning the dishes.
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed moldlike buildup in the walk-in cooler.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed the drink machine has mold buildup.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors observed in the walk-in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed hole in the wall in the kitchen and dry storage area.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.