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BUD'S CHICKEN & SEAFOOD

4661 OKEECHOBEE RD, West Palm Beach FL 33417 · 561.588.8595

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6006573
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Showcase;macaroni salad (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator was held in cooler for less than an hour Operator moved to quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $100

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022015987Mar 10, 2022Aug 22, 2022$100

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen put on gloves and began preparing food (toasting bread) for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee touched dirty pans then handled clean mixing bowl use for cooked food without washing hands. Employee washed hands
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched soil Prep-Pal screen then handled cheese slices; no glove change. Employee changed gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Basic/36-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of dry storage area and walk in freezer soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Showcase;macaroni salad (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator was held in cooler for less than an hour Operator moved to quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dry Storage; Spray bottles with chemicals stored above sodas Operator fixed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Emailed poster
Intermediate/11-05-4
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle and oven cleaning chemical stored over soda boxes at dry storage area- operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans Pork beans severely dented. 7 lb 3 oz each
High priority/01B-01-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler By mop sink
Basic/14-33-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning container on shelf in dry food storage room not labeled. Manager labeled the shelf.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.