Tucker Duke's Lunchbox

1101 S Powerline Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623476

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 67 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 29, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Aug 29 follow-up · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 28 complaint inspection
4 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 29 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 6 basic
-21
Administrative complaint on Aug 28, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score67

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 4 visits

Latest inspection

Aug282026

Complaint inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  Time extension till next unannounced
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Time extension till next unannounced
  More time given
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  Time extension till next unannounced
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  Time extension until next unannounced
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  Beef; (109°F - Hot Holding) on steam table. Chef removed and reheated to 175°
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  No change of gloves or handwashing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Two live flies on front counter where food is served.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  Insect sprayer at front counter where food is present. A pest control sprayer , HDX chemicals. removed by manager to office.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Basic6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Sugar containers not labeled
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Bag of onions on the floor in kitchen and bag of flour. Both items were picked up.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Open and used bottle of water on prep cooler on cook line. Chef discarded water bottle
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Ice machine shows signs of mold like substance on the interior of machine
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  Doors on both restrooms, men's and women's swing close but do not close shut all the way they are still open .
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  Insect device over handwashing sink and next to ice machine at front counter. Regulatory guidelines and health agencies explicitly advise against placing flying insect control zappers above where food is cooked or handled, including preparing tables, handwashing sinks three compartment sinks, oven etc.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul272026C76Complaint inspection12 violations, 3 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitJul 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  Time extension till next unannounced inspection
  More time given
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Time extension till next unannounced inspection
  More time given
Basic2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Time extension till next unannounced inspection
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
  Time extension till next unannounced inspection
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Two door cooler on cook line at beef burger (47°F - Cold Holding); cheese (47°F - Cold Holding), .walk in cooler chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); turkey burger (44°F - Cold Holding); cheese (44°F - Cold Holding), all items moved to reach in freezer and working cooler.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands with no soap. employee used bottled handwashing soap
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. Dishwasher chlorine ppm at 0 employee change chlorine sanitizer outlet and primed to 100 ppm
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  No chlorine test strips
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Sugar salt no type of labeling
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.cup of coffee of cutting board.
  Employee discarded.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Using a bowl as a scoop. Employee removed bowl
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.