Lester's Diner in Sunrise
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1393 Nw 136 Ave, Sunrise, FL 33323Lester's Diner in Sunrise has accumulated 269 violations across 32 inspections, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection — significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has incurred two disciplinary actions totaling $1,840 in fines. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, particularly employee health reporting issues, which appeared in at least 5 of the recent 8 inspections, along with recurring citations for chemical storage, hand washing, and shell stock handling. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on October 15, 2025 and June 19, 2025, when the facility exhibited 5 and 5 high-priority violations respectively. The most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 found 15 violations including 5 high-priority citations for management awareness, shell stock requirements, hand washing, employee health reporting, and consumer advisory, but was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lester's Diner in Sunrise: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Lester's Diner in Sunrise: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,840.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025089842 | $1,400.00 | Oct 16, 2025 | Orlando | |
| 2--2024041280 | $440.00 | Jul 1, 2024 | Tampa |
Lester's Diner in Sunrise: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections35 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Lester's Diner in Sunrise: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lester's Diner in Sunrise last inspected?
- Lester's Diner in Sunrise was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lester's Diner in Sunrise?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lester's Diner in Sunrise are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Lester's Diner in Sunrise had?
- Lester's Diner in Sunrise has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lester's Diner in Sunrise find?
- Lester's Diner in Sunrise was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lester's Diner in Sunrise ever been shut down?
- No, Lester's Diner in Sunrise 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- Has Lester's Diner in Sunrise faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lester's Diner in Sunrise has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,840.00 in fines.
- How much has Lester's Diner in Sunrise been fined?
- Lester's Diner in Sunrise has been fined a total of $1,840.00 across 2 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).
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.
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