What is Metro Diner's health inspection score?

Metro Diner has a SafeDine safety score of 41 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Metro Diner last inspected?

Metro Diner was last inspected on December 21, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Metro Diner have?

Metro Diner has 71 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Metro Diner safe to eat at?

Metro Diner has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Metro Diner

Name: Metro Diner
Address: 2316 W DAVIS ST, Dallas, 75208
Rating: 41

2316 W DAVIS ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/21/2023

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Oak Cliff

Ranked #329 of 400 in Oak Cliff

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Dec 21, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.9

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-59

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2316 W DAVIS ST, Dallas, TX 75208

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

May

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Mar 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
chile observed at 104f, rapidly rheat to 165f
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
grime build up on can opener, grime build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels at hand sink located in back room.
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
remove harboring conditions
DAL-5*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
clean nozzles and clean container of Community bean dispenser.
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean walls, floors and gaskets of cold hold equipment
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair loose base board and damaged gaskets/seals
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
post in mens restroom.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
GRIME BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
DAL-3*18 Licensed pest control applicator only−5
OBSERVED HOME USE PESTICIDE IN BUILDING, REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN: GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER AND PIE RIC, ALL DRAINS, TOP OF ICE MACHINE
DAL-4*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER SWEET TEA CONTAINERS.
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORE ON SOILED SURFACE IF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN.
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN INTAKE VENTS.
DAL-7*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
STORAGE CABINET HAS WATER DAMAGED AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLE THAT HAVE OIL/BUTTER.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
pumpkin pie at 47.4F, salsa at 47.8F (all food in desert ric), place in working cold hold equipment.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
small traces of soil build up in ice machine, clean and sanitize.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm not onsite.
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
food debris on floor, remove harboring conditions.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
in-use cloths must be placed back into sanitizer bucket when not ins use.
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed uncovered tea containers, cover
DAL-7*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
store pots covered or inverted.
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean food debris on floor, grime on shelves, grime on gaskets, grime in equipment and drains.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
observed back up at hand sink located next to 3 comp sink, repair.
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
OBSERVED GRIME/SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. GRIME/SOIL BUILD UP ON ICE SHOOT OF COKE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not onsite.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
OBSERVED GRIME/SOIL BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, GRIME/SOIL BUILD UP ON ALL WIRE STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN.
DAL-4*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers−2
OBSERVED PEST IN BACK KITCHEN, PROVIDE COVER FOR LARGE TRASH CANS TO PREVENT PEST FROM GATHERING.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FLIES IN BACK KITCHEN ATTRACTED TO UNCOVERED TRASH CAN. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASH SIGN IN MENS RESTROOM.
DAL-8*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
NO RECENT PEST CONTROL RECORDS ONSITE. MOST RECENT IS FROM 12-2021.
DAL-9*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
OBSERVED TEA CONTAINERS LEFT UNCOVERED, COVER.

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed steak on bottom shelves stacked higher than potatoes, store properly to prevent cross contamination.
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
observed heavy grime build up inside of ice machine, dispose of ice. clean and sanitize inside of ice mahcine.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
observed spatulas that were chipped, warped and melted. dispose of utensils that are damaged to prevent contamination of food.
DAL-2*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking−2
can opener observed with small amounts of grime, clean before restocking.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
observed grime build up on all gaskets of all reach in coolers and walk ins, CLEAN. observed heavy dust build up on fans of walk in cooler, CLEAN. observed mold and grime build up on storage shelves inside of walk ins, CLEAN.
DAL-5*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
observed packages of food underneath leak, forming ice on packages of food, inside of walk in freezer. remove from splash area.
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed tea containers left uncovered, cover.
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
observed missing hand wash sign in mens restrooms, provide.

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
observed black substance on ceiling of ice machine, clean and sanitize.
DAL-4*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
observed waste pipe of ice machine inside of drain, waste pipe must be provided with air gap.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
observed soil build up on ice dispenser of coke machine, clean outside of ice dispenser. observed build up of soil in coffee bean dispenser, clean.
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
observed food removed from original package placed in squeeze bottles, squeeze bottles require common name of food.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime underneath equipment was observed, clean.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed damaged ceiling tile above walk in cooler, repair.
DAL-7*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
observed spatulas that were heavily damaged restocked, dispose of spatulas

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
diced tomato at 46.4F, raw sausage at 43.2F, sausage patty at 43.6F. remove foods from equipment and hold in working cold hold equipment.
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
light brown residue on nozzle of coke, clean and sanitize.
DAL-7*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
Hot Shot home use pesticide in kitchen, remove from premises.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
walk in freezer is not able to maintain temperature below 32F or 0F, currently at 40.4F. repair.
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
food in non working freezer has thawed out completely, date mark all food with the date freezer stopped functioning, 07-11-20.
DAL-4*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen−2
cases of french fries state to store at 0 F or below, move cases of french fries to working freezer.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime on handles of pie reach in cooler, grime on floors underneath equipment. CLEAN.
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Base deductions−25 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw egg at 53.2F, sausage links at 64.3F, sliced tomato at 54.3F.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
missing sanitizer test strips. provide ASAP.
DAL-3*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
seal coming off of hand sink, sink located next to three comp sink.
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand was sign at hand sinks located in restroom.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
heavy grime build up underneath serving stations. clean.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
FRP wall loose, frp wall located next to hand sink and 3 comp sink.
DAL-7*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide a covered waster container in womans restroom.
DAL-8*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
ice for consumption in soiled ice bin, walls of ice bin contain brown residue.

Base deductions−19 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing writing employee health policies
DAL-4*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
all equipment dirty with food debris and contamination all food surfaces on all areas must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
separate raw and cooked food containers inside freezer unit and cooler units use as public health control to avoid cross contamination

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
missing common names on food containers must be have have proper labeling
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
missing 3c sanitizing solution must be have 100 ppm Chlorine concentration at 3c sink
DAL-5*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
missing hand sink hand wash signage must be have signs at hand sink for hand wash only missing 3c sink signage wash rinse and sanitize

Base deductions−23 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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