LUCHO'S RESTAURANT
5628 SW 102 AVENUE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling with water stains throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatulas stored between triple sink and wall. Operator removed spatulas Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on floor next to fryer. Operator picked up oil. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in back area
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink inside men's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with old food debris. Operator cleaned inside of reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in standing water at triple sink. Operator turned water on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef and raw shrimp stored inside non food grade bags in reach in freezer in back area. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over peeled potatoes and plantains inside reach in cooler in back area. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed Yanay hired one week ago. Provided operator with form. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded pork without date mark inside reach in cooler in back area, as per operator was made two days prior to inspection. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at standing reach in cooler in back prep area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor in back prep area. Operator picked up case of water. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken not covered inside of reach in cooler. Operator covered the chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water inside of triple sink. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside of nonfood grade bag inside of reach in freezer in back area. Operator removed chicken from bag. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over container of peeled potatoes inside of standing reach in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (121F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for 45 mins. Operator turned up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed one employee, Yardlim, hired less than one month ago. Provided operator with form. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at front counter near window. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork without date mark inside of reach in cooler, as per operator was prepared 2 days before inspection. Operator labeled product. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
- 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing, located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Drain cover(s) missing, located at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair, located at sandwich station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair, located at sandwich station. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles located near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles located near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup on the bottom of the reach in cooler located at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Ice buildup on the bottom of the reach in cooler located at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at men's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed no hand wash sign at men's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at back kitchen, observed ceiling fan dusty, located near the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at back kitchen, observed ceiling fan dusty, located near the reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of the reach freezer soiled, located in back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed bottom of the reach freezer soiled, located in back kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloth stored on top of preparation table located at cook line. Employee removed them and placed them inside sanitizer bucket. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed several wiping cloth stored on top of preparation table located at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers containing food coloring, vinegar, not labeled, at under the proration sink located in the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed several plastic containers containing food coloring, vinegar, not labeled, at under the proration sink located in the cook line. **Time Extended**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over peeled potatoes inside the reach in cooler, located in the food storage area, employee removed items and placed them correctly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed raw pork stored over peeled potatoes inside the reach in cooler, located in the food storage area, employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of the prep table rusted, observed can opener blade rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: observed can opener blade rusted. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled, throughout kitchen . Repeat Violation
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observe drain cover missing, located at cooking line. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored over the microwave, located near dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, and door handle broken. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles located near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled, located near dry storage.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at men's bathroom.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping wet clothes stored on top of preparation table, located at cooking line. Employee removed them and place them sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers containing food coloring, vinegar, not labeled, at under the preparation sink located in the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food .Observed raw chicken stored over cooked shredded beef, stored inside reach in cooler, located at dry storage. Employee removed items, and place them correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over peel potatoes, stored in reach in cooler, located at dry storage. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade rust.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near three compartment sink. Operator provided a new paper towel roll. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 11/17/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
15
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. Warning
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pot stored on the floor near thee compartment sink. Employee removed it and placed it the proper way. Warning
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing, located at cook line. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water cup stored on top of preparation table in the kitchen. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed head phone, car keys, stored on the sliced machine. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair, located at sandwich station. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles located near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on the bottom of the reach in cooler located at front counter. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at men's bathroom. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at back kitchen, observed ceiling fan dusty, located near the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of the reach freezer soiled, located in back kitchen. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloth stored on top of preparation table located at cook line. Employee removed them and placed them inside sanitizer bucket. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers containing food coloring, vinegar, not labeled, at under the proration sink located in the cook line. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw eggs then continued to engage in food preparation and failed to wash hands after. Discussed and coached with the employee the proper procedures of hand washing. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. During the inspection observed DBPR license expired. Operator paid license and displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over cooked pork inside reach in cooler located in the food storage area, employee properly organized food as specified in the Food Code. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over peeled potatoes inside the reach in cooler, located in the food storage area, employee removed items and placed them correctly. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (78F - Cold Holding), at preparation table located in the kitchen. As per operator for less than 1 hour, employee placed item inside reach in cooler, observed pooled eggs (78F - Cold Holding), stored on the preparation table located in kitchen. As per operator for less than half hour, operator removed it and placed it in ice to rapidly cool. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slice machine blade soiled, located on the preparation table next to the three compartment sink, observed interior of microwave soiled. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. During the inspection observed plastic container stored inside hand sink located in kitchen. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Lilithbeth, Dailubis, Anaish. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Discussed with operator and provided email form. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of the prep table rusted, observed can opener blade rusted. Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Observed Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food, located at preparation table. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/17/2023 revealed 27 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on two door reach-in cooler in back room area torn. Also, handle on reach in freezer in back room area in disrepair - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Gasket on two door reach-in cooler in back room area torn. Also, handle on reach in freezer in back room area in disrepair **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen area chipped/ cracked/ in disrepair - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen area chipped/ cracked/ in disrepair **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee training during this inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Operator unable to provide proof of employee training during this inspection. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).