Lesters Diner II in Margate
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4701 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Margate, FL 33063Lesters Diner II in Margate has accumulated 387 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.7 per visit. The facility has faced 7 disciplinary actions totaling $4,340 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $900. Recent enforcement patterns show repeated compliance failures: between July and November 2024, inspectors issued three administrative complaints within four months, citing high-priority violations including improper employee health reporting, inadequate consumer advisories, and ventilation deficiencies. The facility demonstrated compliance during callback inspections but continues to cycle through violations at nearly double the county average.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lesters Diner II in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
9.7
violations / inspection
9.7 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 II in Margate: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (7)
Total fines on record: $4,340.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025004106 | $400.00 | Nov 12, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024013672 | $600.00 | Feb 15, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 2--2021011210 | $440.00 | Feb 16, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 2--2020042847 | $800.00 | Aug 3, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2018054687 | $400.00 | Oct 16, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2017046119 | $800.00 | Aug 29, 2017 | Tampa | |
| 2--2016014393 | $900.00 | Mar 9, 2016 | District 9 |
Lesters Diner II in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections33 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections43 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections40 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections53 violations · 38 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Lesters Diner II in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lesters Diner II in Margate last inspected?
- Lesters Diner II in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lesters Diner II in Margate?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lesters Diner II in Margate are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Lesters Diner II in Margate had?
- Lesters Diner II in Margate has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lesters Diner II in Margate find?
- Lesters Diner II in Margate was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lesters Diner II in Margate ever been shut down?
- No, Lesters Diner II in Margate has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Lesters Diner II in Margate faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lesters Diner II in Margate has 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,340.00 in fines.
- How much has Lesters Diner II in Margate been fined?
- Lesters Diner II in Margate has been fined a total of $4,340.00 across 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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