LESTER'S DINER

dba COSMOS POMPANO LLC

About this restaurant

Lester's Diner is a traditional American diner located at 1924 E Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach with 120 seats. The restaurant operates under the license of Cosmos Pompano LLC and is part of a multi-location chain serving classic American breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare. According to online reviews, the establishment is ranked among the top restaurants in the Pompano Beach area.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
1924 E ATLANTIC BLVD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060
Phone
954.783.2109
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
DeSoto (code 14)
Seating
120 seats

License

License Number
SEA1617797
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Nov 3, 2025
Date Result Expand
Nov 4, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
Class: Food Visit ID: 13566545 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 3, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02 ×2
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08 ×3
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13468699 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 23, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
Class: Food Visit ID: 13468590 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 22, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01 ×2
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08 ×3
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×4
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22 ×3
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41 ×2
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V53 ×2
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10902945 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food