METRO DINER
The crowd and the inspector disagree about METRO DINER, and it isn't close: 3,986 reviewers settle on 4.8 stars, while its latest health inspection lands at a D, 69/100.
That D comes from 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 6 basic violations cited on March 10, 2026. It currently ranks safer than 9% 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 (4.8★) but failing (D, 69/100) · safer than 9% of Seminole County
Get directions Call (407) 698-5290
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to METRO DINER, by Florida DBPR grade:
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- D (69/100)
- Violations
- 11 total — 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic
- Address
- 946 W MITCHELL HAMMOCK RD 1220, Oviedo, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Diner, American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Family restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.8 stars (3986 reviews)
- Seats
- 116
- Phone
- (407) 698-5290
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Popularity and sanitation part ways on this listing. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.9 stars.
If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (25 reviews). Of the 27 rated reviews, 26 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below.
The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen a D (69/100) on 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 6 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. DBPR last walked in on March 10, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. Ranked against Seminole County, it is safer than 9% of the restaurants we score. The citations behind that grade include cross-contamination.
Taken together, this is a place diners like and inspectors do not. A good meal and a clean kitchen are different questions. Everything above is computed from the 27 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 27 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Great breakfast for a great price.
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Karen was the best server in all of Florida food was awesome we need a metro diner in lake mary / Sanford area
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Great service and attention as always! Great food!!! Recommend!!!
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Roxann was amazing! very attentive and quick to bring out our food! Food was great, will definitely be back!
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I absolutely love this place! The fried chicken is crispy juicy and not all that breading. If you see one stop and eat.
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Roxanne was amazing! Pleasant, friendly, on time and hospitable
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Karen was amazing!
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Veggie omelet was great. Karen provided wonderful service. :)
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I had a great time today with the girls. Karen is the funniest and best server. If you get her you will have a good time. The food was fresh and hit the spot. Will be back soon.
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Enjoyed the atmosphere and food. Karen was fabulous.
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Roxann is amazing!!best server ever ! Did I mention the food is good too !? Go see her and find out for yourself!!
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Love metro dinner, I come here every wednesday. Highly recommend the chicken and waffles!! The atmosphere is amazing, especially roxann. She’s super lively and always in good spirit. overall 10/10 experience.
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Came here to try their chicken and waffles, and now I come every week. Have the same server Roxann every time and greeted with a smile every time. Great food and people here! Recommend this place to everyone
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I’d actually like to give this eatery 2 1/2 stars. We’ve been there twice and I’m sad that they don’t up their game with the food quality because the place itself is family friendly and casual. Our servers were both wonderful and made us feel “at home”. The food was disappointing and everything but the baby back ribs tasted excessively salty. Another huge deal breaker was the so-called “coleslaw”. It was visually unappealing and a gloppy mess. All four of us pushed it off to the side, tasted and uneaten. Soooo disappointed. Please do better.
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Had a delicious breakfast and great service. So thankful they're in my neighborhood!
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Food was good. Arrived quickly even being very busy. Sever was very good and friendly. Recommend this place if your in the area.
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Western Omlette
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The food is great and delicious. All workers are amazing. I like the food my favorite meal is the BLT sandwich and fries and soda
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The food was so delicious- like homemade and Roxanne my server was super personal and friendly. Will be back for sure! Great burger, chicken salad and banana bread pudding!
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Roxanne was my server and she was a delight. She was so kind and caring. She was so understanding with my order and my Friends order! And the food was amazing as well.
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We had a fabulous time. we went for our daughter’s birthday lunch and loved our food. Big Thank You to Roxanne for her wonderful service. We will definitely be back.
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This was an awesome little breakfast spot it was very clean and the people were amazing I felt very welcomed they serve breakfast and lunch all day which was nice ... I tried the chicken eggs Benedict and it was very good eggs were done perfectly and the chicken was very good as well though I had never seen chicken eggs Benedict offered anywhere before I would deffinately recommend giving this place a shot
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took my client there for the first time. food was great service was excellent can't wait to come back and try that fried chicken plate
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Roxanne was great
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Roxanne was a great waitress and the food was great!
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Roxanne was amazing, great smiles, and great service.
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Hi I'm Eva and im 12 this place is the best great food some people and I love the waterist so I think if you want lunch diner or breakfast you shoot go here don't listen to the other people!!!😁😁😁😁😁😍😋😋😋😋❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❤️🔥🫶👍
Overall Score
45 / 100
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.
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March 10, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 6 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×4)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
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October 27, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
4 high-priority · 5 intermediate · 9 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×4)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean (×2)
- 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
- 32 — Bathrooms
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
- 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
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: March 10, 2026