LESTER'S DINER
1393 NW 136 AVE, Sunrise FL 33323 · 954-305-2992
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 2 flying insects seen flying in dry storage across from beverage containers. Approximately 1 at the expo line facing cook line. Approximately 2 fly in the dining room. Flies not landing.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025089842 | Oct 16, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | $1,400 |
| 2--2024041280 | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | $440 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and proceeded to grab a clean plate to stored cooked food without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee moved trash can and proceeded to reached out for clean buckets from clean storage racks without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tray of raw chicken stored above tray of sliced cheese on rack at entrance of secondary Walk in Cooker. Manager inverted during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored above containers of raw Fish and raw Beef in Atosa reach in cooler. Inverted during inspection.
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw Shell Eggs no time marking. Time marked 8AM- 12PM.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Pasta prepared over 24 hours not date marked. Chef date marked 08-14-26.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Manager labeled degreaser and glass cleaner spray bottles during inspection.
Case of waffles stored on floor in walk in freezer. Elevated during inspection.
Cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Removed during inspection.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease. Primary kitchen oven soiled.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and used same hand to add sliced tomatoes to an order without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Chef discarded sliced tomatoes.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and used same hand to add sliced tomatoes to an order without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Chef discarded sliced tomatoes
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw fish stored above container of Cheese in Atosa reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen. Chef moved cheese to another cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw Chicken stored above containers of raw fish in Atosa Reach in cooler. Chef inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Flip Top-; Sliced Cheese (61F - Cold Holding). Per chef food items in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed item stored at room temperature. Cook moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Food stored on floor. Case of gyros stored on floor in walk in cooler. Cook elevated.
Interior of oven at entrance of kitchen has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 2 flying insects seen flying in dry storage across from beverage containers. Approximately 1 at the expo line facing cook line. Approximately 2 fly in the dining room. Flies not landing.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One of the employees had a food handler certification that expired 9/2025.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In the kitchen near the cook line counters soiled with food debris around equipment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen near cook line soiled with dust and dirt.
Oct 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At the cook line employee cracked raw shell eggs and handled clean dishes without washing hands ready to eat food.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 2 flying insects seen flying in dry storage across from beverage containers. Approximately 1 at the expo line facing cook line. Approximately 2 fly in the dining room. Flies not landing.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In the kitchen ware washing area triple sink sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operated corrected concentration to 200 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen, in the reach in cooler corn beef (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator placed in reach in cooler at 7:30. As per operator not in cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator placed on walk in cooler to cool down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line beef sausage (120F - Hot Holding). As per operator out of temp for less then 4 hours.Operator reheated to 165F.
At the front counter spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. As per operator sanitizer was in chemical bottle but not labeled.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One of the employees had a food handler certification that expired 9/2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near the dry storage area ice machine with black like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the prep area bowl without handle stored in brown sugar. Employee removed.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. At the triple sink equipment stored between wall and triple sink. Operator moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stainless steel containers wet nesting across from triple sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the cook station area's floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the kitchens cook line dirty knives in between microwave and wall. Operator moved.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons,knives stored in standing water behind the handwashing sink area 78F. Also at expo line next to reach in cooler at 73F. Operator moved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven near cook line soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In the kitchen near the cook line counters soiled with food debris around equipment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen near cook line soiled with dust and dirt.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At the expo line sanitizer bucket at quaternary 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200 ppm.
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu Lox platter, Lox Benedict on menu not indicating that items are served raw or under cooked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some food handler training expired 03/2025.
Jun 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 dishwashing area- employee nailed dirty dishes and then proceede to handle clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw smoked salmon stored over sauces - operator removed and stored properly.. At tall reach in cooler by cookline- raw fish stored over spinach/ artichoke dip - operator removed and stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler raw ground beef stored over raw beef- operator remove and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass reach in cooler -cooked pasta 51F, cold holding, cooked onions 51F- cold holding, cooked rice 50F- cold holding, beef stew 51F- cold holding, pancake batter 51F- cold holding, pooled eggs 51F- cold holding- food not prepared or today - food out of temperature for 2 hours - operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. At reach in cooler at cookline - sliced cheese 50-54F- cold holding- food not prepared order portioned today- food left above fill line - food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator moved inside reach in cooler to quick chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area larger chemical bottle stored over single service items - operator removed and stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling small bucket with water in hands sink by front counter - operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu Lox platter, Lox Benedict on menu not indicating that items are served raw or under cooked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some food handler training expired 03/2025.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing area- spray bottle of degreaser not labeled - operator labeled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink by front counter.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed food stored uncovered in reach in cooler across from cook line.
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.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
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.
Jul 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense quinoa in reach in cooler.
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.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case with napkins stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed beer thawing at room temperature in prep sink.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Payment made operator awaiting update of license.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood Observed an accumulation of grease running down hood.
Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler Observed bucket of eggs uncovered. Employee covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.- Kitchen Observed unwashed avocados stored with ready to eat food.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. At the ice machine. The buckets were moved off of the floor.
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