BYRDS HOT CHICKEN
1313 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD STE 4-5, Boynton Beach FL 33426
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since June 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
6 Live, small flying insects found on and in hand washing sink in ware washing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026006077 | Nov 13, 2025 | May 7, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2022045509 | Sep 14, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 | $800 |
| 2--2022008453 | Jan 19, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 | $360 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2025.
Jun 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2025.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Soap and sanitizer hose stored inside in cleaning solution water at triple sink. Operator removed hoses.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at flip top coolers stained with brown/black mold like substance.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator's Thermometer inoperable at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection.
May 19, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chemical dispensing hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2025
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink at rear of building.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle not labeled by triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler next to range stove has food splatter and food debris inside cooler.
Mar 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chemical dispensing hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2025
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser and chlorine stored next to clean food storage containers on shelf over triple sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink at rear of building.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle not labeled by triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting boards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler next to range stove has food splatter and food debris inside cooler.
Jan 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. One employee working at time of inspection without any proof of food safety training and without being informed about his health and activities related to food borne illnesses.
Unsealed concrete floor in ware washing area.
Nov 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw chicken to ready-to-eat buns without washing hands. Employee went to wash hands.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. One employee working at time of inspection without any proof of food safety training and without being informed about his health and activities related to food borne illnesses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of reach in freezer soiled fan cover next to back door and in ware washing area.
Unsealed concrete floor in ware washing area.
Nov 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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6 Live, small flying insects found on and in hand washing sink in ware washing area.
Employee switched from working with raw chicken to ready-to-eat buns without washing hands. Employee went to wash hands.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Hot dogs are moldy in flip top cooler to the left of grill.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Prep table under microwave soiled with food debris and moisture.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized 0ppm, line kinked up.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef dogs 69F, French Fries 65F in a flip top cooler to the left of grill, for at least more than one day. Hot dogs are moldy.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef dogs 69F, French Fries 65F in a flip top cooler to the left of grill, for at least more than one day. Hot dogs are moldy. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, pitcher stored in sink at front entrance. Operator removed.
No chemical quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.containers.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. One employee working at time of inspection without any proof of food safety training and without being informed about his health and activities related to food borne illnesses.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under triple sink and prep table to the right of fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of reach in freezer soiled fan cover next to back door and in ware washing area.
Ripped/worn and dirty tin foil used as shelf cover in prep area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in prep area.
Unsealed concrete floor in ware washing area.
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Next to hand sink in ware washing area.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw chicken to ready-to-eat bread without washing hands. Employee changed gloves without washing his hands. Employee went to wash his hands.
Employee touched soiled surface of his cell phone, then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment in flip top cooler without washing hands. Employee went to wash his hands.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mac n cheese 1:40 cooked 12:45 (126F - Cooling); Mac n cheese 2:30 (119F - Cooling) at room temperature on kitchen prep table, in a container with a lid on. At this rate Mac N Cheese will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Cook placed Mac N Cheese in reach in freezer to catch up with the time left to reach 70F. Provided cooling hand out.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee went to empty and clean a pickle container in hand sink at cook line. Employee went to prep sink.
No chemical quat test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths container.
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. 2 new employees started less than 2 weeks ago without any food handler training.
Spray bottle containing windex not labeled next to cook line on floor. Operator labeled.
2 Bags of flour stored on floor next to hand sink. Operator placed on a shelf.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under triple sink, next to stove and next to steam table.
Open container of oil, not covered stored next to hand sink exposed to splash. Operator removed oil and covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in prep sink.
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw chicken over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat bread in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator removed bread.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manny Bacallao manager in charge.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing ware in prep sink. Operator turned water on.
Working containers of flour and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name next to fryer. Operator labeled container.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quata
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near reach in coolers
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.