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LESTERS DINER II

4701 COCONUT CREEK PKWY · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 14, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3390026
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8496559
DBPR license1601025

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority0 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. -Observed employee medication stored on shelf above food preparation table in prep station. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed chef cracked raw shell eggs and then touch sandwich bread without changing gloves and wash. Advice operator to change his gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes and proceed to touch clean dishes without changing gloves and wash hands. Educate employee. Employee change gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw burger patties stored over containers with homemade sauces in walk-in cooler . Operator relocate burger patties. -Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork in refrigerator drawers. Operator removed chicken and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 9:00 a.m., shrimp and chicken temps 44 °F in refrigerator drawers. Per operator, both items placed in unit at 8:10 a.m. at 10:01 shrimp temps at 39° and chicken at 40°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution bucket exceeds 200 ppm. Operator Operator discarded and used quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic25-25-4

Basic – Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed box containing plastic wrap with old food residue inside. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee eyeglasses and keys stored on shelf above food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 1 employee in prep area engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed Floor tiles missing in dishwashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Observed cases with beef not stored at least 6 inches off walk in cooler floor. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at sink in dishwashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on Blodgett oven. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside flip top cooler and gasket. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed an open container with marinara sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Sauce were placed in unit from yesterday. Not in cooling process. Operator covered sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

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