El Jefe Luchador

27 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Jefe Luchador has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Deerfield Beach restaurants, the typical score is 83; El Jefe Luchador is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled bowl in basin of hand sink at cook line.

31A-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handles stored in pot of rice at cook line.

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored above flip top cooler in the prep area.

12B-07-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system, at hood above cook line in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-42-4

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beef patty (61F -Cold Holding)at 2:44 in reach in cooler opposite cookline, monitored for 30 minutes with no temperature changes, prepared less than four hours ago per operator. Operator placed food in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at the handsink in warewash area. Operator stated waiting for replacement. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets hanging loose on both doors, on reach in cooler opposite steam table in kitchen.

14-11-5

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken 3:10 (101°F - Cooling); chicken 3:35 (101°F - Cooling) being cooked/cooled. Item is being held at room temperature and covered. Discussed cooling with operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Iced tea dispenser nozzle not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed at self service beverage station

22-13-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small plastic to go cups at front counter.

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Jefe Luchador last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Jefe Luchador on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Jefe Luchador?

Across the inspection record, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Jefe Luchador.

How does El Jefe Luchador compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?

El Jefe Luchador most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.

Has El Jefe Luchador's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Jefe Luchador have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Jefe Luchador 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 El Jefe Luchador inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Jefe Luchador is inspected around three times per year on average.

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