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LUCILLE'S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ

6691 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD, Boynton Beach FL 33437 · 561-742-7449

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats126
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021985
Grade history
FEB 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at top of fryer chicken tenders 81F. Per operator food out of temperature for less than 2 hours. Operator moved food back into fryer to reheat to 165F or more.
High priority/03B-01-6
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025051451Jun 24, 2025Jul 29, 2025$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.. cut tomatoes at kitchen being held less than four hours. Manager discarded food and replace new food with time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade, slicer blade. Employee removed cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack...ice scoop stored directly top of the ice machine. Manager properly stored.
Basic/24-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...oil spray bottle at kitchen being held. Employee labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratched his head with gloves on and then proceeded to use a clean utensil to prepare food.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in three door low top unit; coleslaw 46-47f at 11:45 to 47f at 12:00 (cooling since 10:45). At this current rate of cooling food will not reach 41f or below within 4 hrs. Observed cooling covered. Operator removed cover and place into walk in cooler.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on warewashing shelves.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw burgers 45F below grill. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed ice on top. Observed in flip top cooler #1; cheese (46F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator closed lid and placed cheese into ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler cream spinach not date marked. Operator labeled 08/31/25. Observed in walk in cooler cooked chicken or date marked. Operator made yesterday at 11:00 AM. 28 hours has passed, operator labeled 09/1/25
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly control device stored over food preparation area where they chop the chicken. Operator removed.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings 97 -101F stored inside of fryer. Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Observed chicken wings stored in fryer under no temperature control. Operator reheated chicken wings to 165F or higher.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sliced tomatoes 47-48 at 2:35 to 48-49F at 2:50 (cooling since 11:30). At this current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F or below within 4 hours. Operator placed sliced tomatoes in walk in freezer to quick chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at top of fryer chicken tenders 81F. Per operator food out of temperature for less than 2 hours. Operator moved food back into fryer to reheat to 165F or more.
High priority/03B-01-6
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in kitchen area. Operator removed and discarded
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bagged ice stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee exit building and handle broom, handled squeegee with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean wares without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and rewash dishes
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked corn (88F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (88F - Hot Holding). Being held with no temperature control on cook line, operator states items have been off temperature control for approximately 1 hour. Operator reheated to 165F+. Discussed TPHC with operator
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to dispense hard boiled egg on cook line. Operator removed and discarded
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in kitchen area. Operator removed and discarded
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4

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