Brusco's

1380 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Brusco's has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Deerfield Beach restaurant scores 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets at small reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**

23-03-4

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged flour stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at room temperature at prep table in kitchen. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Nov 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cutting boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans stored on cleaned utensils rack above triple sink

24-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Wall behind flip top cooler opposite pizza oven in kitchen.

23-03-4

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over container raw calamari in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23. Operator called and renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Apr 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal stored above cooked chicken in front side flip top cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by storage rack. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brusco's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brusco's on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brusco's?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brusco's.

How does Brusco's compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?

Brusco's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.

Has Brusco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brusco's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brusco's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Brusco's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brusco's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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