LESTER'S DINER
1393 Northwest 136th Avenue
Sunrise, Florida, 33323
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/31/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion quinoas in flip top cooler across from cook line. PIC discarded cup. 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. Observed: Scoop handle not stored above rice under shelf in prep area Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth used on prep table across from cook line. Employee removed soiled dry wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored uncovered in reach in cooler across from cook line. Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored next to ready to eat food in flip top across from cook line. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored touching cooked chicken in reach in cooler next to microwave in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burger (46F - Cold Holding), sausage (46F - Cold Holding) in low boy cooler under grill. Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Items placed in walk-in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sausage (45F @ 10:50- Cooling since 7:00, second temperature 45F at 12:00); cooked mushrooms (45F - @ 10:50, Cooling since 7:00, second temperatures 46F at 12:00) in low boy cooler under grill. Cooler seems to be in disrepair as items are not cooling adequately. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked stuffing stored in walk in cooler. -Observed containers with corn beef stored in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken cold held at 44F-46F in refrigerator drawers, per operator chicken place in unit from yesterday. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken cold held at 44F-46F in refrigerator drawers, per operator chicken place in unit from yesterday. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: per operator, chicken prep and placed in unit less than 2 hours prior to the callback inspection. Temp at 44F. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense quinoa in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Obsessed pot with potatoes stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various containers with food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case with napkins stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked stuffing stored in walk in cooler. -Observed containers with corn beef stored in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed beer thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pies, ham, cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken cold held at 44F-46F in refrigerator drawers, per operator chicken place in unit from yesterday. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken cold held at 44F-46F in refrigerator drawers, per operator chicken place in unit from yesterday. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on mixer head. - Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked stuffing and spinach pies stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, items cooked on 06/29/2024 Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.- Kitchen Observed no handle scoop used to dispense sauce. Storage area Observed no handle scoop used to dispense brown sugar.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Front counter Observed in use utensils in standing water at 72F. Manager discarded water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood Observed an accumulation of grease running down hood.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler Observed bucket of eggs uncovered. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.- Kitchen Observed unwashed avocados stored with ready to eat food.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Payment made operator awaiting update of license. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: flip top cooler across from grill Observed chicken salad (41-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was placed in cooler approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Salad was packed above fill line. Employee discarded top layer of salad. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. At the ice machine. The buckets were moved off of the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, smoked salmon was stored on a shelf over a shelf containing dairy products. The salmon was moved to a lower shelf. In the walk in cooler, fresh cracked pooled eggs for French toast was stored over a shelf containing produce. The mix was moved to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).