DE LUCA'S CHOPHOUSE
499 FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton, FL, 33432
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (10)
- 22-41-4CriticalCorrected on site
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
High 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**
High Priority
- 35B-02-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over dry food on shelf in kitchen
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over dry food on shelf in kitchen
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic
- 29-11-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe missing on handwashing sink by back office
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe missing on handwashing sink by back office
Basic
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink on cook line block by garbage can. Chef moved garbage can
Intermediate - 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**
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
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
Intermediate - 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
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line
Intermediate
- 11-26-1
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.
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.
Intermediate
- 36-36-4
Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen
Basic
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue chemical has no label. Employee labeled bottle
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue chemical has no label. Employee labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.