METRO DINER

Few places split the difference like METRO DINER. The dining room gives it 4.6 stars across 2,947 reviews; the inspector gave it a D — 60 out of 100 — at its most recent visit on February 3, 2026.

That D comes from 3 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 13 basic violations cited on February 3, 2026. It currently ranks safer than 5% of Seminole County restaurants we grade — close to the bottom of the county. One bright spot — its recent inspections have been trending cleaner. If you want the flavor with fewer question marks, the safer-options list below maps higher-graded kitchens within a short drive.

Loved (4.6★) but failing (D, 60/100) · safer than 5% of Seminole County

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Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to METRO DINER, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • LA ABUNDANCIA

    4.4★ 0.3 mi away

  • AIN'T MISS BEHAVING & BEACH BAR

    4.4★ 0.3 mi away

  • MONKEY JOES

    4.1★ 0.5 mi away

Restaurant details

Health grade
D (60/100)
Violations
17 total — 3 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 13 basic
Address
1419 SR 436, Casselberry, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Diner, American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Family restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.6 stars (2947 reviews)
Seats
116
Phone
(407) 613-2418
Website
Official website
Photo of METRO DINER
Photo: Metro Diner

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 2,947 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Diners rate this place well. The inspector did not. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 5.0 stars.

The split is 19 positive to 1 negative across 20 rated reviews. A third strand, how long an order takes, appears in 15% of them at 5.0 stars. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (18 reviews).

Set against that, the state's own inspection graded the kitchen a D (60/100), with 3 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 13 basic violations recorded. Reviews describe the meal; the grade describes the conditions it was made in. DBPR last walked in on February 3, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. On health score it sits safer than 5% of the Seminole County restaurants we grade. The citations behind that grade include cross-contamination and dishwashing facilities.

What to do with that is a judgement call — the reviews describe the experience, the grade describes the conditions behind it. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 27, 2026

    Wonderful place to eat, great food and service. I’m not happy they forced me to give up my wheelchair and have it removed to another location in the restaurant after I transferred to a seat. I worry about an emergency arising and I can’t get to my chair to get out of the building, but maybe I just worry too much.

  • June 26, 2026

    Best diner in all of Orlando 🥞 I host a large Galentine's here every year and the girlies always love it. Here's my order from today, perfect and just the way I wanted it thanks to Dakota 💕

  • June 25, 2026

    This was hit or miss home fries seemed to be from a bag and I added onion and it was raw and cold. Pancakes was great eggs tasteless. Probably won't return.

  • June 20, 2026

    Loved Dayna, she was very nice and attentive, the recommendations she gave were delicious!

  • June 20, 2026

    The food was really tasty and Dayna gave us an amazing suggestion that made the meal so much better!

  • June 19, 2026

    Kamila was an awesome server. Will be coming back for that service.

  • June 19, 2026

    Everything about Metro in Casselberry is awesome! We eat there at least once a week.

  • June 17, 2026

    Great food, good portions, reasonable prices and friendly staff

  • June 17, 2026

    Hannah is a great server.

  • June 16, 2026

    Kamila was attentive and great. Food was great as always

  • June 16, 2026

    Good food, good portions, served at correct temperature, friendly staff. I'll definitely be back.

  • June 15, 2026

    After the news report that I just saw and so many health and safety violations failed.I will never eat at a metro Diner. Don't do it people

  • June 14, 2026

    hannah was the absolute sweetest and so funny. please ask for her the next time yall go in. you will not be disappointed ❤️‍🔥🤘🙌

  • June 14, 2026

    Server, Jessie R. Is also fast, friendly and checks back with the table dor drink refills or any add ons like coffee, cake, mimosa or other drink.

  • June 14, 2026

    We stumbled upon this place, and it’s quickly become our favorite Sunday breakfast spot! The whole family absolutely adores it. Their fried chicken is so savory, and their strawberry butter is absolutely amazing. So amazing, we had to ask for the recipe!

  • June 14, 2026

    I came here for breakfast - the Server KAMIA - she did an amazing job…. Helped me with everything and always checking on me - if I wanted anything. Thank you sweetheart- may your basket always full. Happy Sunday 💙🩵💚

  • June 12, 2026

    My husband and I love coming to Metro Diner because it's always clean, the food is consistently good, and the service is excellent. The Casselberry location never disappoints, and Dayna was fantastic today. Friendly, attentive, and a big part of another great dining experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • June 12, 2026

    We had a nice meal and Hannah did a great job as our server, she was very nice and attentive to what we needed.

  • June 11, 2026

    5/5 stars! The food at this Metro Diner location is always solid, but the service we received from Kamila truly took it to the next level. She was prompt, polite, and kept a smile on her face the entire time. Ask for Kamila if you stop in!

  • June 10, 2026

    A regular spot for us, always good food and good company. Kamila was great!

Overall Score

44 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 10/40
    Grade D
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
7 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday
7 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday
7 AM to 8 PM
Thursday
7 AM to 8 PM
Friday
7 AM to 8 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 8 PM
Sunday
7 AM to 8 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. February 3, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 13 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×4)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×4)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  2. July 21, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    6 high-priority · 5 intermediate · 14 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices (×2)
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×4)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×4)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: February 3, 2026