DE LUCA'S CHOPHOUSE
499 FEDERAL HWY · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33432
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glass washer at front bar chlorine at 0 ppm.. Bartender changed bottle of chlorine and primed to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink on cook line block by garbage can. Chef moved garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips at time of inspection
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue chemical has no label. Employee labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over dry food on shelf in kitchen
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe missing on handwashing sink by back office
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:36 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.