LUFF'S FISH HOUSE

Health inspection records show LUFF'S FISH HOUSE in BOCA RATON has 10 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 6 months ago · 10 reports on file

390 East Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

8/26/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10924561

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked garlic in oil (64F - Cold Holding); on cook line. Out less than four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Placed back into cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

2/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10766092

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8829336

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Ran multiple times. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) set up. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over cooked peppers in reach in cooler drawers on cook line Removed Corrected On-Site

9/17/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8830403

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/16/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8828703

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**

7/15/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8751086

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in pasta Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two Cracked plastic containers on drying rack Walk in cooler door not sealing and closing Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked potatoes (54F - Cooling); cooked tomato sauce (49F - Cooling); gumbo (48F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Warning
  • 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Dishwasher (Temperature 0) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (49F - Cold Holding); wings (48F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over hour hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked potatoes (54F - Cooling); cooked tomato sauce (49F - Cooling); gumbo (48F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (49F - Cold Holding); wings (48F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over hour hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

2/13/2024· 2y ago

Inspection #: 3379879

Assigned to Inspector

10/26/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8529663

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Dishwasher- temperature 0F Operator ran three times on site Admin Complaint

10/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8463450

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados with stickers Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Sugar Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chipotle dressing (54F - Cold Holding); citrus dressing (54F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Operator states dressings contain fresh garlic and oil. Not prepped or portioned. Out of unit less than four hours. Ice bath made. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

8/3/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8365311

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed