De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton

Last inspected:

499 Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Overview

De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton has accumulated 121 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.7 per visit. The facility was shut down for roach activity in August 2022 and returned to compliance the following day. The restaurant faces recurring violations for clean utensils, management awareness, and hand washing procedures. A fire safety citation documented a portable fire extinguisher improperly stored on the floor near the kitchen wood burning oven rather than properly mounted.

Most recent closure: August 23, 2022 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
121Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.7 violations / inspection 4.7 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 11:05:00

De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2022043973 $400.00 Aug 24, 2022 Miami (Doral)

De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. - at entry to kitchen near wood burning oven there is an ABC Class portable fire extinguisher on the floor. It I not properly mounted.

De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton last inspected?
De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton last shut down?
De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton was last shut down on August 23, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton?
The most frequently cited violations at De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton are: Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton had?
De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton find?
De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
Yes, De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton had any fire safety violations?
Yes, De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton been fined?
De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has De Luca's Chophouse in Boca Raton operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: The Locale (2018).

Nearby Establishments to De Luca's Chophouse

Poor Inspection Records Near Boca Raton

Stories You May Have Missed Boca Raton

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with De Luca's Chophouse. How we collect and verify this data.