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DINER BY-THE-SEA

215 COMMERCIAL BLVD · LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3326625
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8345882
DBPR license1600091

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 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 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – flip top – cut lettuce (60-65F); cheese (60-65F). Per operator items held in unit approximately 3 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to operator and reviewed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator made new solution with only chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.