METROPOL RESTAURANT

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at dishwasher area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Observed spray hose lower than flood tint at dishwasher area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dishwasher racks soiled at dishwasher area. Observed soiled ice machine opening door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed dishwasher racks soiled at dishwasher area. Observed soiled ice machine opening door. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Observed ice machine door clean at time of callback inspection and also the door has been fixed, however observed dishwasher racks soiled at dishwasher area and time extended for racks has been given.Time Extended Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dishwasher machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed interior of dishwasher machine soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Observed interior of dishwasher machine soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed an ice machine door in disrepair at the right kitchen entrance. Observed a hot box with a damaged gasket. Also observed several pieces of equipment in disrepair next to the dry storage area. Additionally, one unused and one in-use reach-in cooler lacked legs and were improperly elevated on wooden pallets one is located at kitchen entrances and the other reach in cooler is located next to ice machine.Also observed below prep tables rusted and this tables are located cross walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed a hot box with a damaged gasket. Also observed several pieces of equipment in disrepair next to the dry storage area. Additionally, one unused and one in-use reach-in cooler lacked legs and were improperly elevated on wooden pallets one is located at kitchen entrances and the other reach in cooler is located next to ice machine.Also observed below prep tables rusted and this tables are located cross walk in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Observed several pieces of equipment in disrepair next to the dry storage area, some of the equipment has been removed at time of callback inspection.Additionally, one unused and one in-use reach-in cooler lacked legs and were improperly elevated on wooden pallets one is located at kitchen entrances and the other reach in cooler is located next to ice machine.Also observed below prep tables rusted and this tables are located across walk in cooler for all this violation time extended has been given. The following is in compliance- observed-hot box gaskets fixed. Also observed new shelves inside walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor with standing water in dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed floor with standing water in dishwasher area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Observed floor with standing water in dishwasher area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in disrepair throughout kitchen areas. Observed floor in disrepair inside walk in cooler and also inside walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed floor in disrepair throughout kitchen areas. Observed floor in disrepair inside walk in cooler and also inside walk in freezer. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Observed floor in disrepair throughout kitchen areas. Observed floor in disrepair inside walk in cooler and also inside walk in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer entrance. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer entrance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: No copy of latest inspection report available. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: No copy of latest inspection report available. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of reach in coolers soiled throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed the interior of reach in coolers soiled throughout kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at reach in cooler with glass door next to ice machine. Observed the interior of reach in coolers soiled across cooking line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at dishwasher rea. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed wall soiled at dishwasher area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Observed wall soiled at dishwasher area with accumulation of mold like substance. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed kitchen staff changing gloves not washing hands.

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink at 0ppm, staff switch to chlorine solution retested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some prep tables cutting board soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chlorine sanitizer staff dumping iced water at handwashing sink by kitchen entrance.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test strips on hand.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted storage racks under prep tables at prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at rear prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish portions mahi and salmon portions thawing in ROP bag bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dome prep tables. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at handwashing next to walk-in cooler entrance.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at kitchen serving station area.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout kitchen/dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed all throughout rusted drying rack use to stored cleaned/sanitized equipment next to 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at cook line steam table.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted and rust AC vents all throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacle at unisex employees bathroom.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed a box at soda dispenser machine.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all throughout soiled read-in cooler gaskets at cook line unit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stored over cooked line rack over steam table.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a tub of ice cream not covered at chest RIF unit next to ceviche station.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several discarded items around mop sink area.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed a box all throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several towels at kitchen area stored outside sanitizer bucket.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bottom shelves at preparation tables at preparation area in the rear of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed rusted bottom shelves at preparation tables at preparation area in the rear of the kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted/soiled C vents and return all throughout kitchen working area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed dusted/soiled AC vents and returns all throughout kitchen working area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed parts of kitchen floor peeled and not constructed in a way easy to clean across from ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed parts of kitchen floor peeled and not constructed in a way easy to clean across from ice machine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup at condenser unit walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed heavy ice buildup at condenser unit walk in freezer. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at several cooling units at kitchen preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed not ambient thermometer at several cooling units at kitchen preparation area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at several cooling units including walk-in freezer and walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed soiled gasket at several cooling units including walk-in freezer and walk in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Bar dish washing machine dispensing chlorine solution at 0PPM. Advised operator to use kitchen dish washer and three compartment sink. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (50F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, items were prepped the night before. Operator discarded products immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (50F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, items were prepped the night before. Operator discarded products immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at back prep area soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice inside hand wash sink located near cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed back prep tables with surface rust on shelves. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled at ware washing area. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed three bowls at steam table used to dispense rice. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several white cutting boards in kitchen area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee at cook line with no hair net. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled located at the cook line. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs on oven handle doors. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 117F near cook line. Operator discarded immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning

Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed prep sink near reach in cooler leaking water underneath pipes. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung up mop. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in back prep area not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar at coffee station not labeled. Warning

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled near back prep table.

Intermediate - 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. Provided form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed back prep table shelves with rust.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe two clear spray bottles with bleach water solution not labeled at the bar area. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several white cutting boards around kitchen area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three buckets of peeled plantains on floor. Operator removed from floor immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water 67F at the cook line. Operator discarded standing water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for hand wash sink near reach in cooler by prep area and dish washer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry near dish washing area. Operator hung mop up. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 7 filet of fish not frozen stored in reach in cooler thawed.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw shrimp in reach in cooler next to grill station.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings raw (54 F - Cold Holding); tuna cuts (46 F - Cold Holding).As per manager for less than 1 hour. They iced all product to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at grill area and prep area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a garbage can next to dishwasher area.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handlers certifications expired as of 6/11/2922 Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a no handle food bowl used to portion food at the line and rice bean. Manager removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At kitchen area.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates ready to use not stored inverted above steam table grill area. Manager inverted them . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a bear hard at grill line.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair net, at grill area.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Next to reach in at grill line.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at grill area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knifes stored between the hand washing sink and wall at ceviche station.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food not labeled at walk in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Chef raised onto shelves Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Chef removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled fan cover in walk in cooler

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout via email Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor of walk in freezer Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dinner baguettes stored uncovered in walk in freezer Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled fan cover in walk in cooler Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning