LUCILLES BAD TO THE BONE BBQ DELRAY
9173 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE #120, Delray Beach FL 33446 · 561-810-4045
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours... moist food in salad bowl at kitchen, employee replace new bowl with time marked.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025071798 | Aug 28, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...non food grade spray bottle using for oil at kitchen. Manager removed bottle.
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...ribs at cook line being held less than 4 hours. Manager time marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....observed at 5:28 cooling rotisserie chicken 54F-56 F in a speed rack with wrapped at walk in cooler. Took another temperature at 6:16 temperature was Sam 54F-56F. Manager uncovered food and replace food to walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...slicer blade. Employee cleaned.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses... couple wet cloth stored at expo area. Manager removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at kitchen. Employee properly stored.
Jul 10, 2026Inspection 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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Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours... moist food in salad bowl at kitchen, employee replace new bowl with time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...slicer blade, employee cleaned.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at server station. Employee removed.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line with cut marks.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line floor soiled with food debris. Employees swept.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled cloths stored at cook line. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
Stored food not covered. Observed soup not covered in walk in freezer. Operator covered.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch dirty cloth with glove on and then proceeded to touch clean plate without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at four drawer under grill; raw chicken (45F);. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Observed in tall reach in refrigerator #2; cheese (48F) per operator food not prepared or portioned today, Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Hot box mashed potatoes 105F. Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved mashed potatoes to stove to reheat to 165F or higher.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in tall refrigeration sliced tomatoes 48F at 12:50 to 48F at 1:22 (cooling since 10:00). At this current rate of cooling diced tomatoes will not reach 41F or below within 4 hrs. Observed cooling covered. Operator removed covered and placed into walk in coooer to quick chill.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw ground beef over raw brisket at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried onion strings (98F - Hot Holding) Observed in expo window. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to add to time control. Operator time stamped product for remaining 2 hours.; 1/2 chicken (127F - Hot Holding) Observed in hot holding box. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator returned to oven to reheat to 165+F.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection 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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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in dry storage area in kitchen, to go area. Operator removed and discarded
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds lettuce, cooked corn on cook on TPHC. Operator unable to provide written plan at time of inspection. Items properly time marked. Provided written plan, operator completed at time of inspection
Stored food not covered. Multiple trays of ribs that were prepared yesterday stored uncovered in walk in cooler. Employees covered
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Low top speed rack with wrapped potatoes stored directly next to hand wash sink on cook line exposed to splash. Operator covered rack
Wall soiled with food debris. Observed at chicken wing section. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door handle on cook line soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Fly sticky tape hanging over ware washing area. Operator removed and discarded
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler cooked on a previous day not covered. Operator covered
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.