Bubbakoo's Burritos
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2023, Bubbakoo's Burritos has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Bubbakoo's Burritos' latest score of 61 falls below the Estero average of 82. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the perimeter of the kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles and vents soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverages on prep table. Operator discarded beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of any training for employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed no proof of employee training forms or certificates other than the managers. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork and chicken in steam well for less than an hour, operator heated in 10 minutes to 165F and placed in afresh pan with a cover. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of sweet corn. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Observed no proof of any training for employees. **Warning**
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.Emailing employee reporting agreement to the manager.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
67
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
70
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. Emailed Clean up HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser empty in rear kitchen area next to prep sink.
31B-02-4
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. Emailed Employee reporting HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed new employee in charge unaware of reporting procedures. Educated employee to proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed Choking handout HR 5030-105 **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal round mixing bowl used to scoop tortilla chips in bulk storage container.
14-01-5
58
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Mar 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubbakoo's Burritos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubbakoo's Burritos on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bubbakoo's Burritos?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bubbakoo's Burritos.
How does Bubbakoo's Burritos compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Bubbakoo's Burritos most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.
Has Bubbakoo's Burritos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bubbakoo's Burritos have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bubbakoo's Burritos 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 Bubbakoo's Burritos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bubbakoo's Burritos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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