Baluka Billiards & Lounge

2072 Badlands Dr, Brandon, FL 33511

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Baluka Billiards & Lounge, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Baluka Billiards & Lounge's latest score of 74 falls below the Brandon average of 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket and steel wool in hand sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of soda gun nozzle has pink slimy buildup.

22-02-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

29-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator placed chain. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only certification available was a Safe Staff certification that expired 10-13-2021 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

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. No food handler training or reporting agreements available **Warning**

11-26-1

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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53B-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

31B-04-4

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at mop sink

29-42-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside freezer chest

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed togo cups stored on floor in liquor storage room Corrected observed employee place on shelve **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baluka Billiards & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baluka Billiards & Lounge on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baluka Billiards & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baluka Billiards & Lounge.

How does Baluka Billiards & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Baluka Billiards & Lounge most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Baluka Billiards & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baluka Billiards & Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Baluka Billiards & Lounge 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 Baluka Billiards & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Baluka Billiards & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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