DINER BY-THE-SEA
215 COMMERCIAL BLVD · LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE · Broward County · FL 33308
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 24 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelf containing audio equipment. Approximately 12 rodent droppings under microwave on shelf in kitchen. Approximately 4 rodent droppings on prep table under and behind steam table in kitchen. Approximately 2 rodent droppings on top of dish washing machine in kitchen. Approximately 2 rodent droppings located in rear storage area by water heater. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2x 6oz ROP Mahi mahi in Cookline flip top still in ROP package, per operator item was taken out of freezer yesterday and held in unit overnight, see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo area-butter (70F). Observed item held in an ice bath with ice water solution too low. Per operator item out for 1 hr, operator placed item in reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwashing sink on front counter is double sink. Per plan review, divider must be installed and separate faucets on each sink. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached egg on menu, reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All but 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Both bathrooms located in rear of establishment by storage not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2x 6oz ROP Mahi mahi in Cookline flip top still in ROP package, per operator item was taken out of freezer yesterday and held in unit overnight, see stop sale. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under triple sink. 1 dead roach next to stove in kitchen. 1 dead roach on shelf at front counter. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned/ sanitized the area. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer – torn / missing gaskets. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind stove in prep room and standing water on floor behind ice machine. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:05 AM.
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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.