Lucky Express

1906 Clint Moore Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33496

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Lucky Express eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Lucky Express' 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Sanitizer at triple sink not set up. Instructed operator to set up triple sink and sanitize wares before use **Corrective Action Taken**

22-45-4

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-12-5

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. Raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in right side reach in freezer. All items not in original packaging. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. egg drop soup (127F - Hot Holding); hot and sour soup (98F - Hot Holding); fried rice (145F - Hot Holding); white rice (165F - Hot Holding) being held in steam table for approximately 2 hours. Instructed operator to reheat to 165°F and turn up steam table **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of raid stored on prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top/gaskets

22-16-4

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut off container used as scoop for rice. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-13-4

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In various containers in the dry storage room, items without handles were used to dispense product. All of these items were removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef next to cooked noodles. Walk In Cooler. Chef removed noodles and placed item on top shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Barbecue pork ribs in Walk In Cooler

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1/2 bottle drinking water on prep table

12B-07-4

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Usana metabolism supplement. Stored next to Microwave oven on prep table

41-07-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls in Magic Chef Cooler

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

40-06-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucky Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucky Express on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucky Express?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lucky Express.

How does Lucky Express compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Lucky Express most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Lucky Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucky Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lucky Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Lucky Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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