Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta
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566 N Us Hwy 1, Tequesta, FL 33469Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta has 22 inspections on record between 2016 and March 2026, documenting 91 total violations — an average of 4.1 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility has exhibited a concentrated pattern of serious violations in recent months. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 of the last 8 inspections, including high-priority findings in January 2026 and November 2024. Hand washing violations — proper hand/arm washing and handwashing facility deficiencies — were cited as high-priority violations in 5 separate inspections dating back to July 2024. Shell stock handling violations were documented in the January 2026 inspection. The facility has received two administrative complaint recommendations: November 2024 for employee health policy and hand washing violations, and March 2026 for recurring hand washing deficiencies. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 found 4 violations including duplicate hand washing citations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, indicating escalating enforcement action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta last inspected?
- Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta?
- The most frequently cited violations at Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta had?
- Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta find?
- Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta ever been shut down?
- No, Buco Restaurant & Bar in Tequesta has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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