Lucky's
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
55
Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Lucky's. The most recent report on file is from Nov 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Foster restaurant, which scores around 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food bread and tomatoes with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Bread and tomatoes were disposed of at the time of inspection. Proper glove use reviewed with staff.
3-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Deli meat, soup, and cheese was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils ice machine were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off and put out of order at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use ice machine until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the establishment. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep units, freezers, and refrigeration units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.115
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Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the coke refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-402.13
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black and brown residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. See disposal.
4-601.11(A)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The coving in the ware washing area is in poor repair, coving was observed torn with an incomplete seal. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Cold-water handle located at the three-bay sink was not in good repair. Inspector observed missing handle, and wrench was being used to turn on water.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of: 1. Refrigeration shelving (brown/black residue) 2. Freezer (frost buildup) 3. Stove (grease and other debris) 4. Fryer (grease and other debris) 5. Ice machine (dust and dirt)
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed throughout the establishment. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky's on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucky's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lucky's.
How does Lucky's compare to other restaurants in Foster?
Lucky's most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Foster average of 83.
Has Lucky's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucky's have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lucky's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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