Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BUDS CHICKEN & SEAFOODS

2579 NORTHLAKE BLVD · NORTH PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33403-2006

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3344771
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8364031
DBPR license6006160

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm with clorine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grab raw fish product, placed in fryer, changed gloves and then grabbed bread but never washed hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of degreaser stored next to boxes of ketchup in dry storage. Operator corrected by removing degreaser to another location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. corn mix at 1:43 (68F – Cooling); Since 1:35 , 2:18pm same temperature, at this current rate product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Stored in covered containers inside walk in cooler. Operator removed product to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in food prep area. operator removed to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. For employee hired less tan 60 days,no reporting agreement, Inspector will email copy of form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink cup in food prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar underneath front counter with no labeling. operator labeled container with sugar label, and several containers of salt in dry storage with no labeling. Operator corrected by labeling containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.