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LESTERS DINER

250 SW 24 ST, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33315-2545

License #1600724

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Quick take

LESTERS DINER in FORT LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 8 minor.

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Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

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Inspections on file
3
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on March 24, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 6 minor violations.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage
100%
Imported observations
13
Coverage note
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Warning Issued
  • [02B-04-5] Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Establishment offers eggs Benedict.
  • [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. First two cutting boards in cook line- stained with black like substance.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area- build up of dust and grease.
  • [08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Two glass doors Pepsi cooler- bags with employee food. Manager removed.
  • [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site. Not available on site.
  • [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs on flat grill handle, employee removed.
  • [12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking coffee from an open cup in cook line. After manager instructed, employee stepped out of kitchen area.
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LESTERS DINER has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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