Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Rest&Mkt
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
43
Score
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Rest&Mkt, located at 401 Biscayne Blvd in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 8, 2026, with a score of 43. This inspection identified 2 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor violations, including issues with cold holding equipment, a missing license, and an exterior door gap. Across 11 scored inspections, the facility has historically shown a pattern of mostly medium-risk assessments.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Giovanni Ramirez, James Jones, Juan Pablo.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer. Operator clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Near dessert area.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed several reach in cooler in disrepair located at cooked line area. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
43
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Smoked Butter no marked.
01B-19-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Bar area.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wet towel inside hand wash sink bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to the Chef during inspection. Smoked Butter. Located cook line area.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Margie Willian's, Bernard.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to coffee machine. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
41
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler as per operator overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler as per operator overnight. See stop sale
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
52
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door across walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two spray bottles containing oil and water not labeled.
02D-01-5
78
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander inside hand wash sink bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
74
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon located inside walk in cooler.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander inside hand wash sink located at bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Salmon inside walk in cooler.
06-09-1
70
May 9, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. chlorine. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooked line area. Operator provided during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop broken. Near ice machine in kitchen.
14-12-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Near walk in cooler.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler Ice cream. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container with utensil in standing water at 73°f near ice cream freezer. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
58
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Send form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of onion rings inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler Ice cream.
14-69-4
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hole inside hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside reach in cooler. Operator discard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed glass bottles of beer stored directly ice. Located Bar area.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed glass bottles of beer stored directly ice. Located Bar area.
08B-56-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen and near walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
67
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