DINER BY THE SEA
215 COMMERCIAL BLVD · LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE · Broward County · FL 33308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially pack. Frozen Raw chicken over ready to eat meatballs inside stand alone freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes stored under front counter near grill temperature (67F) 1) Observed butter chips (67F) stored on prep table at no temperature control on unit under 4 hours Operator put butter in glass expo. 2) Walk in Cooler- sliced cheese (45F); butter (45F); diced potatoes (46F) per operator less than 4 hours. No preparation done today .Moved products to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Review Big 6 **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. 1 server **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue chemical at the triple sink not labeled. Operator labeled dish soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hallway next to bathroom 2 panels stained. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cook line plates not stored properly. Operator inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on shelf in ware wash area. Operator removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on flip top near glass expo **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between flip top and freezer at cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 12:00 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.