Bud's Chicken & Seafood

4661 Okeechobee Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417-4623

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Bud's Chicken & Seafood stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for West Palm Beach sits at 79, putting Bud's Chicken & Seafood on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dry Storage; Spray bottles with chemicals stored above sodas Operator fixed **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Emailed poster

11-05-4

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans Pork beans severely dented . 7 lb 3 oz each

01B-01-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler By mop sink

14-33-4

Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - 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/

53A-05-6

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bud's Chicken & Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bud's Chicken & Seafood on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Bud's Chicken & Seafood compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Bud's Chicken & Seafood most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Bud's Chicken & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bud's Chicken & Seafood have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bud's Chicken & Seafood 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 Bud's Chicken & Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bud's Chicken & Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.

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