Weston, Broward County

LUCILLE'S AMERICAN CAFE

2250 WESTON RD, Weston, FL 33326

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 1, 2025
City
Weston
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-29-4

Detail 23671214

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pushing down and compacting trash. Proceeded to manipulate clean equipment. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 23671211

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee manipulating and portioning lemons with bare hands. Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23671216

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 small flying insects in dry goods room. One landed on banana. Operator killed and sanitized area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 23671209

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freeze in kitchen - Raw turkey burger (not commercially packaged) stored over raw beef burger (not commercially packaged) operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23671210

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry good room - Container of croutons stored directly on the floor. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23671215

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23671213

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line - utensil in water 93F. Employee replaced water 135F+. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 23671212

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting and portioning unwashed lemons. Warning

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-27-4

Detail 23518355

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink near the rear exit door without curb. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Same Time Extended

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 23515403

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 small flying insects landing on shelf in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed 2 Small flying insects landing on prepping table and shelf in kitchen. Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 23515405

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 roaches on prepping table next to grill in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed 1 roach on prepping table next to grill in kitchen. Admin Complaint

29-27-4

Detail 23515404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink near the rear exit door without curb. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Same Time Extended

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 23514280

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 small flying insects landing on shelf in kitchen.

08A-20-5

Detail 23514274

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler next to fryer- raw turkey burgers stored over raw pork chops. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 23514275

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 roaches on prepping table next to grill in kitchen.

01B-02-5

Detail 23514278

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. Observed at reach in cooler (turbo air) in front cook line - diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); diced boiled eggs (57F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (57F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (58F - Cold Holding) As per operator items. Not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23514276

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler (turbo air) in front cook line - diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); diced boiled eggs (57F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (57F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (58F - Cold Holding) As per operator items. Not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale.

29-27-4

Detail 23514279

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink near the rear exit door without curb.

21-12-4

Detail 23514277

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen and front cook line. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 22986760

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flat top - container of cooked onions (97F - Hot Holding). As per operator food held for 3 hours - operator placed back on stove to reheat up to 165F . Rechecked 174F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 22986762

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. As per operator no temperature test strips at establishment.

08B-38-4

Detail 22986761

Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned goods stored on floor at dry good room. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 22986759

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed at ice cream station bananas with stickers.

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 22781424

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions (93F - Hot Holding) sitting in con on shelf in front of flat top . Per operator less than one hour. Cooked reheated on flat top. Rechecked 184F Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22781427

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container of milk on cook line per cook opened 2 days ago. Cook date mark. Corrected On-Site

24-27-4

Detail 22781428

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed buffalo chopper and pots in rear kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22781425

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on spice shelf. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22781423

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

08B-38-4

Detail 22781426

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil on floor in storage area.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-06-4

Detail 22606952

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Women and men bathrooms, employee placed signs on bathroom Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22606953

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees on cook line ; one wearing black watch and two bracelets, second employee wearing a bracelet. After manager instructed, employees removed. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

08A-17-6

Detail 21909200

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over precooked chicken in true freezer. Operator removed cooked chicken and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 21909199

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee wipe his face and continue to engage in food preparation without changing gloves and wash hand. Educate employee. Employee change gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21909208

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. A poster has been given to the operator Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21909203

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.

16-21-4

Detail 21909196

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 21909205

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

24-27-4

Detail 21909207

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean pots stored next to handwash sink at rear kitchen.

08B-49-4

Detail 21909206

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee personal food stored in Continental cooler not identified. Operator removed food from refrigerator. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21909201

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-01-4

Detail 21909204

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive food debris on kitchen floor.

10-04-5

Detail 21909202

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. -Observed scoop with handle stored in cut lettuce container. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21909198

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall throughout rear cooking and dishwashing area soiled with accumulation of black substance.

02D-01-5

Detail 21909197

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name.

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 21655703

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease and dust.

36-68-5

Detail 21655702

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease drips on fresh air makeup area of the hood in front of the grill. Potential for for contamination.

21-08-4

Detail 21655704

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution. Operator placed all in solution. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

45-06-4

Detail 21655701

Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher on floor, not on hanging rack.

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20891542

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in reach in cooler located at front counter over cooked chicken. Operator removed and stored correctly. Priority: High PriorityObserved: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in reach in cooler located at front counter over cooked chicken. Operator removed and stored correctly. Priority: High Priority

02C-03-5

Detail 20891541

Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed items opened on Feb 21st not labeled. Operator labeled products. Priority: Intermediate

22-02-4

Detail 20891571

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer and slicer located in kitchen with old food debris. Priority: IntermediateObserved: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer and slicer located in kitchen with old food debris. Priority: Intermediate

31A-11-4

Detail 20891576

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink being used for dump sink located at front counter. Operator had employee clean and sanitize hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

02C-02-5

Detail 20891535

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade sauces made on Feb 21st per operator not labeled. Priority: Intermediate

22-20-5

Detail 20891575

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe mold like substance in ice machine located in kitchen area. Priority: Basic

12B-07-4

Detail 20891552

Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup on hand washing sink located at server aisle. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

40-06-5

Detail 20891578

Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal jackets hanging on bread rack located in bread area. Priority: Basic

08B-18-4

Detail 20891551

Basic - Observed: Hermetically sealed container of food not cleaned of visible soil prior to opening. Observed employee opening cans without washing. Operator had employee wash cans before opening. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

21-08-4

Detail 20891556

Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth quaternary ammonium solution at 400ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 18

08B-02-4

Detail 20493449

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed uncovered potatoes with raw products stored above. Observed uncovered vegetables in walk in cooler. Observed uncovered cooked potatoes in reach in freezer at front counter. Observed pre made grill cheese in cooler uncovered Operator covered all products Observed 3 containers of 5 gallon oil containers on floor Operator stored correctly Corrected On-Site

12A-13-4

Detail 20493446

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in ware washing touching dirty dishes and then unpacking clean dishes without washing hands. Observed servers remove dirty dishes and did not wash hands before engaging in running food. Operator had employee wash hands and educated employees on hand washing procedures Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 20493440

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw country fried steak and fish over cooked uncovered potatoes in reach in freezer located in the ware washing area. Operator stored correctly Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 20493451

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager has no knowledge of food borne illness Inspector emailed poster to operator. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20493445

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in reach in cooler at service station not labeled. Per operator milk was opened from Sunday 5th. Operator labelled milk. Observed homemade dressing in walk in cooler not labeled. Per operator product was made yesterday 24 hours ago. Operator labeled container Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20493453

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop stored in a dirty container beside ice machine. Observed ice scoop on dirty lid used to dispense rice. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable with black mold like substance. Observed soda machine nozzles, base and interior of nozzle holder accumulated with black, green mold like substance. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine located beside walk in cooler with black mold like substance. Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 20493442

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area used for dumping food. Observed hand washing at front counter used to dump coffee. Observed hand washing sink at front counter/ take out area used for dumping ice. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20493456

Basic - 1.Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe build up of grease on cooks line behind fryers and ovens on cooks line 2.Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with black mold like substance over clean sanitized utensils. Observed ceiling tiles with dust and black mold substance over uncovered chicken on speed rack cooling. 3. Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall tiles on cooks line falling apart and holes in the walls on cooks line.

23-24-4

Detail 20493441

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed mold like substance on all reach in cooler gaskets, walk in cooler gaskets, and reach in freezer gaskets.

24-03-4

Detail 20493439

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed dirty plates stored over clean sanitized utensils. Operator removed dirty dishes and cleaned and sanitized utensils.

12B-12-5

Detail 20493450

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee in ware washing area drinking beverage from open container without a lid Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking beverage on cooks line during food preparation. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20493455

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator had employee put hair in a bun Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20493452

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in door in poor repair with interior metal separated from door Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to store English muffins and bagels. Operator removed and stored correctly

51-13-4

Detail 20493443

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector posted poster to operator Corrected On-Site

29-19-4

Detail 20493448

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in clogged floor drains throughout, at front counter, ware washing area, dry storage area where reach in freezer is located. Operator had drains de clogged, clean and sanitized Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20493447

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet floor mops not hung to dry. Operator hung mops to dry Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20493454

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on cooks line not in sanitizing solution. Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry cloths used to clean surface without sanitizing solution.

02D-01-5

Detail 20493444

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed, flour, salt, and sugar containers not labelled. Operator labeled all products. Corrected On-Site