Bubbalou's No 2
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Bubbalou's No 2 has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Bubbalou's No 2's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. One of the thermometers in prep cooler was reading 42F when the ambient temperature was 52F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed spatula in hand sink. Advised him that hand sinks must only be used for handwashing - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in freezer under microwave Gaskets in far right door prep cooler across from fryers - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
52
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board next to hot box. Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in brown sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -standing water, slightly soiled in bottom of ice scoop holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
90
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fish (51F - Cold Holding); gizzards (50F - Cold Holding) in drawer under charbroiler less than 4 hours. Ice added to product, recheck fish 41, gizzards 42. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fish (80F - Hot Holding); fried okra (89F - Hot Holding) on table next to fryer for approximately 2 hours. Operator will discard at 4 hour mark. Recommend using time plan if facility want to pre cook items and hold at improper temperatures. Fish reheated to 200°f for immediate service. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. -provided printed form in English and Spanish, all staff on duty at time of inspection asked to read and sign. Remaining staff will be asked to do the same. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap dispensing at hand wash sink by smokers. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -1 expired, class scheduled within 30 days.
53B-14-5
55
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -cambro of raw stew meat sitting on top of cambro of cooked beef in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -1 spray bottle of bleach, 1 unknown substance not labeled.
41-17-4
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. Kat.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -thawed stew has not been marked with new date to indicate number of days at refrigerated temperature, only has date that product was made prior to being frozen.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -no soap dispenser at hand wash sink by smoker, batteries dead.
31B-06-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. -1 lid on food dumpster broken, unable to fully close.
33-15-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -build up of debris in ovens.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled. -wire shelves in prep area rusted.
23-03-4
50
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -smoked turkey breasts,cut in half, cooling approximately 2 hours in walk-in cooler 70f. Product moved to walk-in freezer to expedite cooling. -bbq beans cooling approximately 2 hours (70-74F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler. Product moved to walk-in freezer for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: No heated items cooling at time of callback. **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Ecolab sink and surface sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves attached to walls not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -shelves rusty above prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended**
36-52-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). -open cases of to go cups stored in screen room by ice machines. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended**
25-11-5
70
Jul 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closer needs to be added
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustical tiles in place
36-37-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubbalou's No 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubbalou's No 2 on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Bubbalou's No 2 compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Bubbalou's No 2 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Bubbalou's No 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bubbalou's No 2 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bubbalou's No 2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bubbalou's No 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bubbalou's No 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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