Bubbakoo's Burritos
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
64
Score
Bubbakoo's Burritos has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Palm Bay restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot and cold water pressure on hand wash sink behind fryer wall, on kitchen side have low water pressure.
27-19-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Tile flooring under equipment in front are soiled with food debris.
36-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting on drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on the floor in back of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezers gaskets, reach in coolers gaskets, gas supply line, and vent hood covers soiled with food debris and grease residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Stainless wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
36-27-5
64
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employees wearing bracelets while preparing food. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
95
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager called owner to renew during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Reach in cooler on front line where deep fried Oreos are made has heavy food build up inside unit. Can opener blade has heavy build up **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table above single serve items front counter area. Manager moved them to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employees wearing bracelets while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of black beans stored on floor, brown rice. Manager removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cilantro not washed prior to prepping/cutting
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Taco seasoning not labeled in clear pan. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks next to drinks not secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
52
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. F - hot holding; chipotle cream sauce- 49 F - cold holding;
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, on fryer make table and steam table soiled. Removed for cleaning by manager Plastic pan on under cutting table soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Nico
53B-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near walk in cooler
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease Gaskets in reach in freezer next to fryer soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer next to fryer and across from cutting station
14-69-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood over fryers has grease condensation
36-68-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in mop sink- manager found and replaced **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt - labeled by manager **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service trays, catering boxes roll towels on floor. Manager moved to rack **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to drying rack **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 CO2 tanks not secured. Manager secured lines **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on drying rack **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil on floor moved by operator **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black wall next to serving line
36-27-5
74
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings in cooler next to fryer temped at 53F, had been kept in cooler overnight. See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings at 53F. See stop sale
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to fryer stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Reach-in cooler next to fryer, ice is being accumulated in the back, ambient thermometer read 50 degrees.
14-74-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers. Reach in freezer and reach in cooler next to fryer soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
50
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In center steamwell of rear prep area. cooked beans (110-130F - Hot Holding). Operator began to reheat on flat top **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 paperwork **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In rear kitchen area
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler has floor is soiled
36-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife on prep surface near heat lamp is stored in sanitizer. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Walk in cooler has an objectionable odor
36-64-5
64
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 54f cold holding from yesterday 3 lbs
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings 54F cold holding from yesterday Unit possibly not keeping cold
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. Chicken wings
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
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. Small sandwich cooler. Chicken wings
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Bottom of reach in freezer food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes over shredded cheese walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubbakoo's Burritos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubbakoo's Burritos on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bubbakoo's Burritos?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bubbakoo's Burritos.
How does Bubbakoo's Burritos compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Bubbakoo's Burritos most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Bubbakoo's Burritos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bubbakoo's Burritos have averaged around six 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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