Tucker Duke's Lunchbox
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Tucker Duke's Lunchbox has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Deerfield Beach average 83, so Tucker Duke's Lunchbox trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.two door flip top on cook line with standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Waiting for part Time extension till next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler at Cooked chicken wings; (49F - Cold Holding); watermelon (49F - Cold Holding); brisket (49F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding). Chicken wings were cooked yesterday see stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings 49° **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glass washer at front counter chlorine ppm at 0. Chef changed bucket and primed chlorine to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on work table on cook line. Chef removed cup of coffee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cook line with no type of hair restraint **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.two door flip top on cook line with standing water **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Aug 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler at burgers (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding), manager unit is in defrost mode, but he removed items to a working cooler and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in cooler are soiled with caked on dust and grime
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in kitchen
31B-04-4
74
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 door flip top next to fryer: cooked chicken wings (64F). Being held in unit overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale cooked chicken wings (50F-52F); cheesecake (50F); cut lettuce (51F); cooked ribs (51F); Oaxaca cheese (46F); butter (46F); sliced cheese (45F); cream cheese (46F); raw beef (45F-47F); raw chicken (45F-48F) bacon wrapped cooked pork belly (46F); cooked chicken egg roll (47F). Being held in walk in cooler. Monitored unit for 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale raw shrimp (46F); raw chicken (49F) being held in cooler next to fryer. Operator states items have been in unit less than 2 hours. Operator moved to different unit **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Flip top: no tcs foods Walk in cooler: cooked pork 47°F, cheese, 44°F-45°F raw burger:47° Cooked pasta 48°F. Not prepared or portioned today See Stop Sale **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Co CFM present at time of inspection, 4+ employees engaged in food handling **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
78
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink chlorine sanitizer tested at 200+ppm. Operator added water and retested at 100ppm **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 door flip top next to fryer: cooked chicken wings (64°F). Being held in unit overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale cooked chicken wings (50°F-52°F); cheesecake (50°F); cut lettuce (51°F); cooked ribs (51F); Oaxaca cheese (46°F); butter (46°F); sliced cheese (45°F); cream cheese (46°F); raw beef (45°F-47°F); raw chicken (45°F-48°F) bacon wrapped cooked pork belly (46°F); cooked chicken egg roll (47°F). Being held in walk in cooler. Monitored unit for 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale raw shrimp (46°F); raw chicken (49°F) being held in cooler next to fryer. Operator states items have been in unit less than 2 hours. Operator moved to different unit **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. 1 door flip top next to fryer: cooked chicken wings (64°F). Being held in unit overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale cooked chicken wings (50°F-52°F); cheesecake (50°F); cut lettuce (51°F); cooked ribs (51F); Oaxaca cheese (46°F); butter (46°F); sliced cheese (45°F); cream cheese (46°F); raw beef (45°F-47°F); bacon wrapped cooked pork belly (46°F); cooked chicken egg roll (47°F). Being held in walk in cooler. Monitored unit for 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cut onions in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter building to begin work, put on gloves and start working with food without washing hands. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink substance at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled mold-like substance or slime. Observed at beverage dispenser at front counter **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked by trash receptacle/brooms and dustpan. Operator made accessible **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Condenser in walk in cooler dripping water **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Observed above hood system. Tech arrived at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-11-4
26
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee clean up raw chicken on top of chest freezer after preparation with dry wiping cloth. Then proceed to put clean cutting board on top of chest freezer and prepare ready to eat foods. Instructed operator to sanitize area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Discussed proper sanitizing of food contact surfaces with operator. Not observed at time of inspection. Inspector will recheck at next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
22-45-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/John Cortes 2-21-18 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
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 2023-03-15: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded fryer containing used grease stored outside in dumpster area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues.observed at cook line coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Reach in coolers starting to be cleaned. Next unannounced **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving throughout establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Areas starting to be cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler condenser dripping water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Service call in. Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-11-5
58
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door cooler on the cook line is at chicken, pastrami (46-48F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a garbage can, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager filled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Odes of food on the floor in the walk in cooler, manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tucker Duke's Lunchbox last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tucker Duke's Lunchbox on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tucker Duke's Lunchbox?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tucker Duke's Lunchbox.
How does Tucker Duke's Lunchbox compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Tucker Duke's Lunchbox most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Tucker Duke's Lunchbox's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tucker Duke's Lunchbox have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tucker Duke's Lunchbox 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 Tucker Duke's Lunchbox inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tucker Duke's Lunchbox is inspected around three times per year on average.
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