LETERNEL EST GRAND RESTO
4831 N DIXIE HWY, Deerfield Beach FL 33064
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020055654 | Sep 25, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021 | $320 |
| 2--2018053759 | Oct 5, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2018050128 | Sep 20, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling vent in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of soap stored in hand sink basin in warewash area. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile in dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind triple sink in warewash area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed styrofoam cup in hand sink basin at front counter hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting board stored on floor in prep area.
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.
Ice buildup in single door reach-in freezer in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning and stored on cleaned utensil rack opposite triple sink in prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to cookline in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in dump sink basin at front counter.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance next to cookline.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in rice container in dry storage area.
Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to cookline in the kitchen.
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.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken next to prep table in ware wash area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at the walk in cooler. 2. Broken handle on walk in cooler door.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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/.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken next to prep table in ware wash area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at the walk in cooler. 2. Broken handle on walk in cooler door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, Frigidaire reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, hood filters in the kitchen.
Soiled floor underneath fryers at the cookline in the kitchen.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Hamburger buns stored in direct contact with gray to go bag. Operator discarded.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, can opener blade at food prep table in ware washing area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty fork and knife in the handsink at the cookline.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen.
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/.
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.
Clean utensils or equipment stored on dirty rack in the ware wash area next to reach in freezer.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken next to prep table in ware wash area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor, next to prep table in ware washing area.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at the walk in cooler. 2. Broken handle on walk in cooler door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, Frigidaire reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, hood filters in the kitchen.
Soiled floor underneath fryers at the cookline in the kitchen.
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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on the floor next to back door.
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.