Buccan Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
78
Score
Buccan Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Buccan Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Palm Beach facility scores 84, putting Buccan Restaurant on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board blocking hand sink at main cook line .
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking without hair restraint All employees have hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bus ban on cooked meat in floor in walk-in freezer . Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed meat with date but not time . Operator removed packaging.
03G-53-1
78
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator is using changed sanitizer chlorine sanitizer 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top refrigerator ; sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); oil and garlic (55F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (55F - Cold Holding) over night see stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top refrigerator ; sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); oil and garlic (55F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (55F - Cold Holding) over night see stop sale ,due to one of the bottom draws were left slightly open overnight.. Operator closed the draw properly and refrigerator maintains temperature of 41 . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil and squeeze bottle, not labeled at cook line
02D-01-5
Basic - Observed knife between hand sink and foot top refrigerator at cooking line. Operator remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at rack under dishwasher . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a few cut boards at cook line with deep cuts . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
52
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator ; pork , cooked vegetables (45-47F - Cold Holding) due to overfilled. Operator discarded . **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe at Flip top refrigerator
14-09-4
82
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
May 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe bag ice on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator placed Omni shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observe Florida grouper offer ceviche.. Operator removed from menu. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with oysters.
01C-03-4
78
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe at 0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw beef above lettuce. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Lowboy refrigerator under slicer; Swiss cheese,butter (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to walk-in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buccan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buccan Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buccan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buccan Restaurant.
How does Buccan Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach?
Buccan Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach average of 84.
Has Buccan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buccan Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Buccan Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Buccan Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buccan Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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