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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: 4 rodent droppings under pipe along front counter. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
31A-04-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwashing sink on front counter is double sink. Per plan review, divider must be installed and separate faucets on each sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Faucets installed. Operator still needs to install divider. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Basic 3
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Both bathrooms located in rear of establishment by storage not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer – torn / missing gaskets. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.