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

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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
Photo of METRO DINER
Photo: Metro Diner

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.8 Community-sourced rating 3,986 reviews
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What 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 →

  • June 28, 2026

    Great breakfast for a great price.

  • June 28, 2026

    Karen was the best server in all of Florida food was awesome we need a metro diner in lake mary / Sanford area

  • June 28, 2026

    Great service and attention as always! Great food!!! Recommend!!!

  • June 27, 2026

    Roxann was amazing! very attentive and quick to bring out our food! Food was great, will definitely be back!

  • June 24, 2026

    I absolutely love this place! The fried chicken is crispy juicy and not all that breading. If you see one stop and eat.

  • June 20, 2026

    Roxanne was amazing! Pleasant, friendly, on time and hospitable

  • June 19, 2026

    Karen was amazing!

  • June 19, 2026

    Veggie omelet was great. Karen provided wonderful service. :)

  • June 19, 2026

    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.

  • June 19, 2026

    Enjoyed the atmosphere and food. Karen was fabulous.

  • June 18, 2026

    Roxann is amazing!!best server ever ! Did I mention the food is good too !? Go see her and find out for yourself!!

  • June 18, 2026

    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.

  • June 18, 2026

    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

  • June 16, 2026

    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.

  • June 16, 2026

    Had a delicious breakfast and great service. So thankful they're in my neighborhood!

  • June 13, 2026

    Food was good. Arrived quickly even being very busy. Sever was very good and friendly. Recommend this place if your in the area.

  • June 7, 2026

    Western Omlette

  • June 5, 2026

    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

  • June 4, 2026

    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!

  • June 3, 2026

    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.

  • June 3, 2026

    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.

  • May 31, 2026

    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

  • May 27, 2026

    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

  • May 25, 2026

    Roxanne was great

  • May 25, 2026

    Roxanne was a great waitress and the food was great!

  • May 25, 2026

    Roxanne was amazing, great smiles, and great service.

  • May 23, 2026

    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

  • Health inspection grade 10/40
    Grade D
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.8★ 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. 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
  2. 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