Bubbakoo's Burritos
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
78
Score
Bubbakoo's Burritos has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Zephyrhills restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chihuahua balls held at 116F under heat lamp. Operator elevated product to be closer to heat lamp. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self serve soda fountain ice chute has slimy buildup.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop shredded cheese. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed towel from underneath cutting board in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled all Bulk containers of beans and rice in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -Cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler temperature 70F at 1:50 pm and placed in walk-in cooler at 11:30 am. Operator placed beef in freezer to hit correct temperature.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed cook handling cell phone and immediately handled clean dishes with no handwashing. Discussed proper handwashing with cook.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly in prep area on rice cooker. Operator was able to dispose of fly and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Hand washing station in restroom temperature at 73F
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towels stocked in hand washing station on cook line Operator stocked hand washing station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
14-22-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - Cutting board of burrito service station on cook line grooved and chipped on edges
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Hotel pans on drying rack stacked together while still wet **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk-in cooler floor soiled with food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -A few plastic hotel pans on drying rack next to dry storage cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. -Observed racket bug zapper to eradicate fly
35B-06-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets of reach-in cooler below flat top grill on cook line soiled with food debris
23-03-4
35
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked together. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Observed wet nesting **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed the quat in the triple so,k at 0ppm. Manager put new quat in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with debris on the can opener. Manager had employee clean the blade. **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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked together.
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over diced tomatoes. Manager moved the tomatoes to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
58
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade. Manager cleaned and sanitized the can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stored inside each other while wet creating a wet nesting effect.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored on the floor. Manager inverted the mops to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed both sanitizer buckets stored on the floor. Manager moved the buckets to the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Observed no employee training certificates. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Observed the manager with no beard guard. **Time Extended**
13-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubbakoo's Burritos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubbakoo's Burritos on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bubbakoo's Burritos?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bubbakoo's Burritos.
How does Bubbakoo's Burritos compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Bubbakoo's Burritos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Bubbakoo's Burritos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bubbakoo's Burritos have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bubbakoo's Burritos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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