Bud's Chicken & Seafoods

509 E Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435-4103

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Bud's Chicken & Seafoods stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Boynton Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10ppm. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 19, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - sliced American cheese (43F-46F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held under 2 hours operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing fried chicken removed watch and bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead under soda system in kitchen storeroom. Operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef at fryer handling raw fish and shrimp with gloves, touched fryer handles, and stainless bowl that was placed in warmer at assembly line. Gloves not changed. Hands not washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm); operator corrected Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing chicken removed watch and bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer - cases of fries sitting directly on the floor - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid - operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - cooked buffalo wings - operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - 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 poster operator printed and displayed on the walls. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Clams stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf's. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bud's Chicken & Seafoods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bud's Chicken & Seafoods on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bud's Chicken & Seafoods?

Across the inspection record, “chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bud's Chicken & Seafoods.

How does Bud's Chicken & Seafoods compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?

Bud's Chicken & Seafoods most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boynton Beach average of 79.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bud's Chicken & Seafoods means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bud's Chicken & Seafoods inspected?

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

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