Driftwood

2005 S Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Driftwood has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Restaurants in Boynton Beach average 79, so Driftwood trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar Operator secured tanks .

51-11-4

May 31, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee observed cutting and handling pineapple for juicing with barehands Educated on site. Employee put gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Homemade caeser dressing made 5/19 glass reach in cooler Roasted beets walk in cooler made 5/19

02C-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80F front cook line

10-07-4

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary

16-37-1

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated pan to let dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken over bread in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-14-5

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized . Raw shell eggs stored above sour cream in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance at bar, spray bottle containing purple substance at triple sink not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Outside tables preset with table ware. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

24-01-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at room temperature. Operator removed, discarded water, cleaned and sanitized utensils **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Driftwood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Driftwood on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Driftwood compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?

Driftwood most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boynton Beach average of 79.

Has Driftwood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Driftwood have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Driftwood 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 Driftwood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Driftwood is inspected around three times per year on average.

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