LESTER'S DINER
1924 East Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33060
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By walk in freezer, ice machine interior soiled with black green mold like substance.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in refrigerator drawers, (45F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than 1 hour.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink on cook line blocked with bowls and plastic containers. Operator removed
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test for dish machine
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cook line, reach in cooler door soiled with food debris
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cook line, ceiling tiles soiled with dust.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By walk in freezer, standing water on floor.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, chicken stored uncovered
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In prep sink, cooked frozen spinach thawing in standing water. Employee turned on running water Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled with food debris and cut marks
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 12B-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
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at salad station has standing water on bottom Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In back prep room, two turkeys tawing out in standing water. Warning
- 01B-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
- 03A-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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at salad station soiled with food debris. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by cook line blocked by trash can. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting pans in storage area next to walk in cooler. Employee washed and sanitized pans and stacked wet. Operator removed and let dry completely before returning them to be stored. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, bucket of pickles stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At prep station across from cook line, Handle laying in flour and rice containers. Operator stored scoops upright. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At ice cream prep area, ice cream scoops in standing water 70°F. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet towel held on counter by toaster on cook line Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 2 #10 cans corn beef hash on dry storage shelf in dish area. Operator sending back to vendo.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw salmon stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved chicken to higher shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in prep area across from cook line, a cup and knife stored in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. At kitchen canned food storage shelves; dented #10 can of kidney beans and dented #10 can of sliced apples; not segregated. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At sugar storage container; scoop handle laying in sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At expo line coleslaw container; spoon handle laying in coleslaw. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At kitchen canned food storage shelves; dented #10 can of kidney beans and dented #10 can of sliced apples. See stop sale. Warning
- 12A-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. At dish machine; employee loaded dish machine with dirty dishes and then removed clean dishes from machine, no hand wash. Operator discussed with employee. Employee rewashed dishes and then washed hands. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw salmon stored over ready to eat sausage. Operator moved sausage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice prepared/date marked 8/6. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Dining room table; butter (69°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepped or portioned today. Operator discarded. At cook line Drawers under grill; cut tomatoes (51°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepped or portioned today, being held in cooler 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. At Cook line flip top cooler; egg salad (47°F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepped or portioned today, being held in cooler 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator cleaned and sanitized can opener blade. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers raw salmon as Lox; not identified as being raw. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 10 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).