Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Broward County

DINER BY-THE-SEA

215 COMMERCIAL BLVD, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jan 13, 2026
City
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 24296552

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed same. Called operator during inspection. Operator said she would notify her accountant. Admin Complaint

14-17-4

Detail 24296551

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed same. Time Extended

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 24040785

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 24040783

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 24040784

Basic - Interior of cookline reach in cooler in disrepair. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24040786

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 23828092

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23828093

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw ground beef patty (64F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (72F);cooked sausage patty (64F - Cold Holding) per operator items held in unit less than 4 hrs. Operator placed items in freezer to quick chill. Reviewed cold holding with operator and proper set up of an ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

14-74-7

Detail 23828091

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

14-36-5

Detail 23828090

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. - cookline flip top unit.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 23237139

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Employee wiped lips with napkin, then began scooping ice for customers beverage order. Reviewed proper hand washing with employee. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 23237135

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. -ware washing employee washed hands with no soap, reviewed proper hand washing. Employee then washed hands with soap and water. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23237140

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23237134

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Ware washing station hand sink, operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23237138

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag on prep table next to clean dish ware, operator removed, and stored properly. -shelf above prep table; uncovered employee beverage, operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23237141

Basic - Floor area with standing water. -Rear storage area between walk in freezer and storage cabinet, operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23237136

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door frame. Warning

29-19-4

Detail 23237137

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -water draining slowly when dish washer and hand washing sink is being use. Warning

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 23224599

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer - torn / missing gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed same. Time Extended

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

31A-04-4

Detail 23040206

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwashing sink on front counter is double sink. Per plan review, divider must be installed and separate faucets on each sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Faucets installed. Operator still needs to install divider. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Observed same. Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 23040207

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached egg on menu, reviewed menu updating with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Observed same. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23040204

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Observed same. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23040203

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All but 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Observed same. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23040202

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Observed same. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23040205

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer - torn / missing gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Observed same. Time Extended

Aug 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-04-4

Detail 23031072

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 24 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelf containing audio equipment. Approximately 12 rodent droppings under microwave on shelf in kitchen. Approximately 4 rodent droppings on prep table under and behind steam table in kitchen. Approximately 2 rodent droppings on top of dish washing machine in kitchen. Approximately 2 rodent droppings located in rear storage area by water heater. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: 4 rodent droppings under pipe along front counter. Admin Complaint

31A-04-4

Detail 23031065

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwashing sink on front counter is double sink. Per plan review, divider must be installed and separate faucets on each sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Faucets installed. Operator still needs to install divider. Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 23031068

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached egg on menu, reviewed menu updating with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23031067

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23031066

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All but 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23031069

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Both bathrooms located in rear of establishment by storage not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23031070

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23031071

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer - torn / missing gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed same. Time Extended

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

35A-04-4

Detail 23030254

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 24 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelf containing audio equipment. Approximately 12 rodent droppings under microwave on shelf in kitchen. Approximately 4 rodent droppings on prep table under and behind steam table in kitchen. Approximately 2 rodent droppings on top of dish washing machine in kitchen. Approximately 2 rodent droppings located in rear storage area by water heater. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23030251

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2x 6oz ROP Mahi mahi in Cookline flip top still in ROP package, per operator item was taken out of freezer yesterday and held in unit overnight, see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23030252

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo area-butter (70F). Observed item held in an ice bath with ice water solution too low. Per operator item out for 1 hr, operator placed item in reach in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 23030244

Intermediate - Handwashing sink on front counter is double sink. Per plan review, divider must be installed and separate faucets on each sink. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23030256

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached egg on menu, reviewed menu updating with operator. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23030248

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23030250

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All but 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23030246

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23030255

Basic - Both bathrooms located in rear of establishment by storage not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23030245

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2x 6oz ROP Mahi mahi in Cookline flip top still in ROP package, per operator item was taken out of freezer yesterday and held in unit overnight, see stop sale. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23030257

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23030247

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under triple sink. 1 dead roach next to stove in kitchen. 1 dead roach on shelf at front counter. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned/ sanitized the area. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23030249

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer - torn / missing gaskets. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23030253

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind stove in prep room and standing water on floor behind ice machine. Warning

Jun 27, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 22948571

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Seven days Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Time extended 30 days Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22948570

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. No hand washing sink in dishwashing/prep room. Confirmed with PLAN REVIEW that there are no current plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Seven days Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: No plan review submitted time extend 30 days Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: No plans submitted Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: No plan review submitted Admin Complaint

May 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 22844252

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Seven days Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Time extended 30 days Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22844253

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. No hand washing sink in dishwashing/prep room. Confirmed with PLAN REVIEW that there are no current plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Seven days Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: No plan review submitted time extend 30 days Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: No plans submitted Admin Complaint

Mar 28, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 22757200

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Seven days Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Time extended 30 days Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22757201

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. No hand washing sink in dishwashing/prep room. Confirmed with PLAN REVIEW that there are no current plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Seven days Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: No plan review submitted time extend 30 days Time Extended

Mar 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 22736472

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Seven days Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22736471

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. No hand washing sink in dishwashing/prep room. Confirmed with PLAN REVIEW that there are no current plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Seven days Time Extended

Jan 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-08-7

Detail 22572712

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22572713

Intermediate - 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/. No hand washing sink in dishwashing/prep room. Confirmed with PLAN REVIEW that there are no current plans on file. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22572711

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 22572714

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning