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LONA

321 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3429949
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10713982
DBPR license1609884

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in #1 – shrimp marinade (47-55F – Cooling). Per operator item was prepared yesterday and held in walk-in cooler overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Walk in cooler #1 – Cooked pasta prepared yesterday 42F, crab mix prepared yesterday 42F. Walk in cooler #1 – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 10 quarts Habernaro 54-60F per operator prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall plastic container. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in #1 – shrimp marinade (47-55F – Cooling). Per operator item was prepared yesterday and held in walk-in cooler overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad prep area – left reach in – tres leches (50-52F); cream (48F); flan (45-48F); raw tuna (46-47F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Walk in cooler #1 – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 10 quarts Habernaro 54-60F per operator prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall plastic container. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both Cookline flip top cutting boards. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Damaged gasket in middle Cookline drawer unit and left pantry reach in. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By blast chiller and portable A/C. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed same. Also standing water under Cookline flip tops and entire Cookline area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. By seafood walk in. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.