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LUCKY LOU'S RESTAURANT

123 NE 20 AVE STE 19 & 21, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 919-414-1618

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats175
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1621357
Grade history
SEP 24
OCT 25
FEB 26
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed at the time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $1,600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2021047268Oct 7, 2021Nov 9, 2021$800
2--2019063415Dec 10, 2019Jan 24, 2020$400
2--2020000168Dec 11, 2019Jan 24, 2020$200
2--2017010697Feb 24, 2017Mar 20, 2017$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

Recorded at 535 S FEDERAL HWY, Deerfield Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed tray of raw chicken tenders stored in drawer frame above container of raw beef patties at cookline in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on splitter added to mop sink faucet, observed hose attached.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the both ice machines near walk in cooler.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust next to walk in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or next to clean food utensils at cookline in kitchen. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of Turbo Chef oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cookline in kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry wiping clothes soiled with food stains and stored in food prep table in prep area. Operator removed.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in bottom of Three door Atosta reach-in-cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cookline in kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

Recorded at 535 S FEDERAL HWY, Deerfield Beach — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed at the time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 535 S FEDERAL HWY, Deerfield Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.