Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
250 Sw 24 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315-2545Lester's Diner in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 305 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced repeated compliance issues, with administrative complaints recommended in January and September 2025 following inspections documenting 5 and 3 high-priority violations respectively. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting, hand and arm washing, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
8.7
violations / inspection
8.7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections40 violations · 30 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections35 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Lesters Diner in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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