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LETERNEL EST GRAND RESTO

4831 N DIXIE HWY, Deerfield Beach FL 33064

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623958
Grade history
FEB 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in food storage area. 1. Four live small flying insects in the dry food storage area, in a room separate from the kitchen. 2. One live small flying insect flying around ware washing area., in a room separate from the kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,120

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2020055654Sep 25, 2020Feb 5, 2021$320
2--2018053759Oct 5, 2018Dec 7, 2018$400
2--2018050128Sep 20, 2018Oct 31, 2018$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling vent in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of soap stored in hand sink basin in warewash area. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile in dry storage area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind triple sink in warewash area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Black beans (94F - Hot Holding), cooked chicken (102F Hot Holding), and cooked green banana (101F - Hot Holding) at stovetop in the kitchen under no temperature control. Foods cooked less than three hours ago per operator.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed styrofoam cup in hand sink basin at front counter hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting board stored on floor in prep area.
Basic/24-26-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing spiked utensils in same basin at trip,e sink in prep area. Employee did not sanitize dishes and utensils.
Basic/16-13-5/Warning
Ice buildup in single door reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelves of reach in freezer observed soiled with food debris in kitchen. 2. Reach in chest freezer door gasket in kitchen opposite cookline.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning and stored on cleaned utensil rack opposite triple sink in prep area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to cookline in kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in prep area.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in dump sink basin at front counter.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean and stored on food prep table opposite cookline in kitchen.
Basic/21-09-4/Warning
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance next to cookline.
Basic/36-34-5
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in rice container in dry storage area.
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage area.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to cookline in the kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door jamb. 2. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken next to prep table in ware wash area.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Same. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 16, 2024 · Observed repaired.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at the walk in cooler. 2. Broken handle on walk in cooler door.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Same. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 16, 2024 · 1. Torn door gasket at the walk in cooler. 2. Broken handle on walk in cooler door. Time Extended
Nov 15, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Same. Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken next to prep table in ware wash area.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Same. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at the walk in cooler. 2. Broken handle on walk in cooler door.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Same. Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, Frigidaire reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Same. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, hood filters in the kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Same. Time Extended
Soiled floor underneath fryers at the cookline in the kitchen.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Same. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Next to fryers at the cook line in the kitchen. 2. Behind triple sink in ware washing area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Same. Time Extended
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in food storage area. 1. Four live small flying insects in the dry food storage area, in a room separate from the kitchen. 2. One live small flying insect flying around ware washing area., in a room separate from the kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Hamburger buns stored in direct contact with gray to go bag. Operator discarded.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs ambient 76°, under no temperature control on food prep table opposite the cookline. Eggs were placed on the table less than two hours per operator. Operator placed items in the walk-in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, can opener blade at food prep table in ware washing area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty fork and knife in the handsink at the cookline.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On floor in the ware wash area.
Basic/36-06-4/Warning
Clean utensils or equipment stored on dirty rack in the ware wash area next to reach in freezer.
Basic/24-06-4/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken next to prep table in ware wash area.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor, next to prep table in ware washing area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drinks stored on food prep table next to clean utensils, opposite the triple sink. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at the walk in cooler. 2. Broken handle on walk in cooler door.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, Frigidaire reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, hood filters in the kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Soiled floor underneath fryers at the cookline in the kitchen.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Next to fryers at the cook line in the kitchen. 2. Behind triple sink in ware washing area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on the floor next to back door.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.