Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

METRO DINER PALM HARBOR

35000 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 17, 2026
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
3

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 24445499

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 24445500

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean Pans on rack in prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 13

12A-13-4

Detail 24440990

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 24440994

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cooked rubbed face with gloved hand then continued to cook without washing hands. Discussed with cook, he removed gloves and washed hands Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 24440995

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched phone then clean equipment. Discussed with employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 24440991

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook rinsed hands at hand sink, did not use soap. Discussed with cook, he washed hands with soap Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24440996

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24440997

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak tips (60F - Cold Holding); French toast mix (50F - Cold Holding); in chill box next to grill, diced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); diced ham (72F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (71F - Cold Holding); shredded American cheese (68F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (72F - Cold Holding); grilled mushrooms (72F - Cold Holding); grilled peppers (69F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (72F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (72F - Cold Holding); eggs ambient (72F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (64F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (72F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (66F - Cold Holding) in cooler next to grill, sausage (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding) in top cold holding unit across front oven, manager put shrimp and cooked noodles in walk in cooler, coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); white shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in top rail of reach in cooler across from grill, no temperature monitoring today Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24441000

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked on cook line by container of dirty dishes, employee moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

16-62-1

Detail 24440998

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24441001

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5022-090 Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24440992

Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 24440999

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with watch and multiple bracelets on while preparing food Repeat Violation Warning

13-04-4

Detail 24440989

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager/cook and dish washer put beard guards on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24440993

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean Pans on rack in prep area Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 6, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 24090229

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on faucet for mop sink with no vacuum breaker

31A-09-4

Detail 24090228

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on line blocked with trash can. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24090226

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table. In dishwasher area. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24090225

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees on line have watches. Removed watches. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24090231

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with facial hair have no beard guard while prepping. employees put on beard guard. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24090227

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1/3 pans stacked on top of each other in dish drying area still wet. Operator separated pans. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24090230

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Lids hanging on wall in prep area.