Lucille's American Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
90
Score
Lucille's American Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The city-wide average for Weston sits at 72, putting Lucille's American Cafe on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
35A-02-7
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**
09-01-4
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**
12A-29-4
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**
08A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry good room - Container of croutons stored directly on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
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**
10-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting and portioning unwashed lemons. **Warning**
08B-39-4
45
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
08A-20-5
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.
35A-02-6
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.
03A-02-5
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.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 roaches on prepping table next to grill in kitchen.
35A-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen and front cook line. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink near the rear exit door without curb.
29-27-4
43
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Women and men bathrooms, employee placed signs on bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
31A-06-4
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**
13-07-4
86
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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**
08A-17-6
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**
12A-09-4
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**
11-27-4
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.
36-27-5
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**
10-04-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive food debris on kitchen floor.
36-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
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.
22-20-5
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**
08B-49-4
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.
24-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
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.
02D-01-5
41
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease and dust.
36-34-5
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.
36-68-5
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**
21-08-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucille's American Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucille's American Cafe on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Lucille's American Cafe compare to other restaurants in Weston?
Lucille's American Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Weston average of 72.
Has Lucille's American Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lucille's American Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lucille's American Cafe 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 Lucille's American Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucille's American Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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