BUD'S CHICKEN & SEAFOOD
4790 LAKE WORTH RD, Greenacres FL 33463 · 561.734.7865
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on sealed boxed of single service items in dry storage, discussed with operator to eliminate small flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025030379 | Feb 25, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | $100 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.at 200++ppm chlorine. Advised operator to corrected to 100ppm chlorine
Employee walked in the walk in cooler grabbed a cup with food then picked up a cup from the floor, discarded cup in the garbage then put on gloves and started to prepared food without washing hands first Employee washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook line Sitting on top of prep table and next to fryers For fritter mix with cooked corn. Per operator stored for approximately 20 minutes. Operator timed marked
Oct 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Deep fryers have heavy build of of grease residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors throughout kitchen no longer easily cleanable due to tile grout missing between tiles with build of of flour and food debris, discussed with operator repair flooring.
Oct 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dirty dishes did not wash hands before portioning containers of liver, discussed with operator, employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on sealed boxed of single service items in dry storage, discussed with operator to eliminate small flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table next to drive through cooked mashed potatoes (112F - Hot Holding) per operator product prepared approximately 2 hours ago and held in unit, discussed with operator who moved product to reheat to 165+F, operator refilled steam table with hot water.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Deep fryers have heavy build of of grease residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach in dry storage on shelf next to sealed bags of flour, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors throughout kitchen no longer easily cleanable due to tile grout missing between tiles with build of of flour and food debris, discussed with operator repair flooring.
Feb 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw fish placing it into fryer to cook, without washing hands employee handled bread to make a sandwich for customer. Discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. In flip top cooler breaded fish and shrimp identified on time is a public health control written procedures not time marked. Discussed with operator who added time mark to the fish and shrimp.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. In kitchen clean utensils and dishes stored on shelves with heavy build up of white powdery residue. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas and dishes.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. In kitchen 2 employee with long hair not wearing hair restraints. Discussed with operator who provided hair nets to employees.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen preparation area standing water on floor discussed with operator employee cleaned up excess water.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee blowed air into the gloves then put on the same glove then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw chicken with gloves then removed gloves then grabbed cooked chicken with out washing hands. Employee washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside steam table Mashed potatoes 99F hot holding, Per operator product stored for approximately 15 minutes. Operator stirred product and retake temperature at 157F hot holding
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside walk in cooler covered Cooked corn at 3:02pm(75F cooling) since 10 minutes at 3:34pm(72Fcooling). At this current cool rate product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator removed lids and transferred to walk in freezer
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. By fryer batter area. Advised operator to clean areas
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 to 13 dead roaches on the floor inside dry storage behind soda rack and water heater and 2 dead roaches on the floor by prep are. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored wet towel in handwashing sink at front line. Manager removed towel
Food stored on floor....sugar at dry storage room. Manager properly stored
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...multiple wet towel stored in the handwashing sink, on the counter at front line. Manager removed towel
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed laying on top of the ice machine. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and stored in a pan.
Nonfood-contact surface (soda tower) soiled with mold like build up.
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