BUDS CHICKEN & SEAFOODS
2579 NORTHLAKE BLVD, North Palm Beach FL 33403 · 561.588.8595
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Dry storage were sealed to go boxes are stored. Soda rack Approximately 20 landing on sealed soda boxes in dry storage and on soda spill on the floor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025085941 | Oct 8, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wiping prep table used to batter chicken and fish, with towel that was not set up in a sanitizer solution at proper parts per million; employee wiped table with water running from the three compartment and rinsing with plain water in between uses; as per manager the policy is to poor a cap of bleach into the towel and wipe the table and rinse with water; tested towel and 0ppm chlorine; advised to set up chlorine sanitizer bucket or one compartment in three compartment sink to properly sanitize food contact surfaces;
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- observed multiple clean food containers not inverted and not properly air dried on the rack by three compartment sink Advised to invert to prevent wet nesting
Jul 8, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles throughout kitchen area missing grout with debris and water standing between tiles, discussed with manager to have floor tiles repaired.
Jul 8, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach under prep table on floor. In kitchen approximately 3 live roaches on insulated water line to ice machine. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on back of ice machine. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on tile wall behind ice machine. At drive thru to go station approximately 1 live roach coming out of wall behind steam table. Discussed with managers to eliminate all live roaches and clean and sanitize areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles throughout kitchen area missing grout with debris and water standing between tiles, discussed with manager to have floor tiles repaired.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) operator fixed to 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 6-hour time control plan is not monitored to ensure the temperature is not greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded fish and shrimp, cut lettuce, sliced tomatoes and sliced cheese on 6 hours plan not monitored for 70 F Advised to take monitor - temperatures taken 41-50 F
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- ice scoop at drive through window Discarded
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor greasy at front counter
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed employee breading raw chicken, then proceeded to touched handle of walk in cooler, walked in and came out with a empty box of raw chicken, after that operator touched same soiled handled walked inside walk in cooler and touched clean containers with bread. Employee, operator washed hands, clean and sanitized walk in cooler door handle and clean and sanitized containers with bread.
Live, small flying insects found Dry storage were sealed to go boxes are stored. Soda rack Approximately 20 landing on sealed soda boxes in dry storage and on soda spill on the floor.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Front counter area deep container with Coleslaw being portioned at 11:28am(52F cooling) since 15 minutes at 11:58am same temperature. At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to removed lid, moved product to back of walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 on the floor dry storage. Operator removed
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between floor tiles in walk in cooler
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage rack spray bottle containing bleach not labeled, operator labeled as containing bleach.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Underneath front counter single serve to go container used as a scoop in bucket containing sugar. Operator removed
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm with clorine
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grab raw fish product, placed in fryer, changed gloves and then grabbed bread but never washed hands. Employee washed hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of degreaser stored next to boxes of ketchup in dry storage. Operator corrected by removing degreaser to another location.
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. corn mix at 1:43 (68F - Cooling); Since 1:35, 2:18pm same temperature, at this current rate product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Stored in covered containers inside walk in cooler. Operator removed product to walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in food prep area. operator removed to be cleaned.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For employee hired less tan 60 days,no reporting agreement, Inspector will email copy of form to operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink cup in food prep area. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar underneath front counter with no labeling. operator labeled container with sugar label, and several containers of salt in dry storage with no labeling. Operator corrected by labeling containers.
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.