Lucilles Bad to the Bone BBQ Delray

9173 West Atlantic Avenue #120, Delray Beach, FL 33446 · Permanent Food Service · License 6021534

B
Grade B
Safety score 86 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 10, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking...ribs at cook line being held less than 4 hours .High priority · fixed on the spot · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 10 complaint inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)
    -14
  • Safety score86

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Complaint inspection

6 violations found
  1. First visitAug 10, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    6 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking...ribs at cook line being held less than 4 hours .

      Manager time marked .

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...non food grade spray bottle using for oil at kitchen.

      Manager removed bottle .

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....observed at 5:28 cooling rotisserie chicken 54°F-56°F in a speed rack with wrapped at walk in cooler .

      Took another temperature at 6:16 temperature was Sam 54°F-56°F . Manager uncovered food and replace food to walk in freezer .

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...slicer blade .

      Employee cleaned.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    Basic2

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses... couple wet cloth stored at expo area.

      Manager removed.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

      Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at kitchen.

      Employee properly stored.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

A94Routine inspection3 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
  1. First visitJul 10, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    3 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours... moist food in salad bowl at kitchen, employee replace new bowl with time marked.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...slicer blade , employee cleaned.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic1

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at server station .

      Employee removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    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.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Wiping cloths and linens3
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized3
Food out of temperature2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1