Luff's Fish House
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Luff's Fish House has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
“Heat strip failed to turn black” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Luff's Fish House's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over cooked peppers in reach in cooler drawers on cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Ran multiple times. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) set up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
22-57-6
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked potatoes (54F - Cooling); cooked tomato sauce (49F - Cooling); gumbo (48F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Dishwasher (Temperature 0) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-57-6
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. ribs (49F - Cold Holding); wings (48F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over hour hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked potatoes (54F - Cooling); cooked tomato sauce (49F - Cooling); gumbo (48F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (49F - Cold Holding); wings (48F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over hour hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two Cracked plastic containers on drying rack Walk in cooler door not sealing and closing **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in pasta **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
45
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Dishwasher- temperature 0F Operator ran three times on site **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
86
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chipotle dressing (54F - Cold Holding); citrus dressing (54F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Operator states dressings contain fresh garlic and oil. Not prepped or portioned. Out of unit less than four hours. Ice bath made. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Sugar **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados with stickers **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line **Warning**
21-38-4
52
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine final rinse temperature is less than 160°F. Triple sink set up **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dish washer, multiple chemicals stored over clean side of dish area. Chemicals moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dish washing area hand sink, employee used to refill water bottles.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
61
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luff's Fish House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luff's Fish House on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luff's Fish House?
Across the inspection record, “heat strip failed to turn black” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Luff's Fish House.
How does Luff's Fish House compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Luff's Fish House most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Luff's Fish House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Luff's Fish House have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Luff's Fish House 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 Luff's Fish House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luff's Fish House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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