Metro Diner
2851 County Road 210 W, Ste 122, St. Johns, FL 32259 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502618
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 13, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
At mop sink, backflow preventer located on faucet above splitter. Baclflow preventer should be located at end of splitter on non chemical dispenser side before attached hose.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
At dish area, observed 1 flying insect.
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
At prep area, handwash sink across from ice machine has cart in front of sink. At wait station, handwash sink has coffee pot in front of sink. Operator moved items from blocking sinks.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At prep area, handwash sink across from ice machine missing paper towels. Employee stocked during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training certificates for L. Oliver and B. Dyer expired.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
In walk-in cooler, unwashed carrots and tomatoes stored over ready to eat spring mix and shredded vegetables. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
In walk-in cooler, open employee bottled drink n shelf with customer foods. Operator moved to employee food storage shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
At prep area, bulk containers have debris build up on exterior. At prep area, gaskets on cvap oven soiled with food residue. At prep area, exterior of ice machine door has build up of residue.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.