Bubba Jacks

119 Sr 20W, Freeport, FL 32439

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Bubba Jacks six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

That's lower than the typical Freeport restaurant, which scores around 91. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw white fish stored over blueberries, raw mahi stored over Mac and cheese bites in deep freezer.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting boards heavily soiled at make bars and steam well locations.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by prep sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units and walk in cooler.

05-09-4

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink at front counter bar. Operator turned hot water back on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

27-06-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near walk in cooler.

35B-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet does not turn on water at 3 compartment dump sink at front counter bar. Hot Water was turned off by establishment. Operator turned faucet back on. **Corrected On-Site**

29-08-4

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area room near havoc .

38-05-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and cell phone stored on top of microwave oven. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink at rear of kitchen with accumulation of debris.

23-03-4

Aug 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 17, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bubba Jacks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bubba Jacks on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Bubba Jacks compare to other restaurants in Freeport?

Bubba Jacks most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Freeport average of 91.

Has Bubba Jacks' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bubba Jacks have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bubba Jacks 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 Bubba Jacks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bubba Jacks is inspected around two times per year on average.

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