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LESTER'S DINER

1924 E ATLANTIC BLVD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33060

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3454442
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8748175
DBPR license1617797

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 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

#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler #2, ribs 50°F, lasagna 50°, lamb shank 53°, half chicken 55°F, all held overnight in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler at salad station, milk (51F – Cold Holding); butter (45F – Cold Holding). Walk in #2 butter 55°, turkey 50°, raw beef 52° Cook stated held less than 2 hours. Moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. In walk in cooler #2, ribs 50°F, lasagna 50°, lamb shank 53°, half chicken 55°F, all held overnight in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. **Warning**

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Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at salad station soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by cook line blocked by trash can. **Warning**

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Basic 3

#1Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in cooler at salad station, employees open drink stored. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at salad station has standing water on bottom **Warning**

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#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In back prep room, two turkeys tawing out in standing water. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.