Bubbaque's 6001
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Bubbaque's 6001 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 6, 2025. 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 nine violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Bubbaque's 6001's latest score of 41 falls below the Chiefland average of 72. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside warmer at cookline: pork (126F - Hot Holding). Employee stated he had the pork in-use at room temperature approximately one hour prior. Manager voluntarily discarded the pork during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored on prep table ar cookline directly beside plastic wrap and above clean dishes. Manager removed the spray bottle from the table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Buildup of old food on can opener blade. 2. Interior of ice machine door soiled with mold-like substance. Manager cleaned and sanitized both during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. One employee handing food in kitchen without proof of food handler training. Employee stated he was worked at this location for approximately four months.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from handwash sink in server station.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan containing fully-cooked chicken wings missing date mark inside cooler at cookline. Manager stated they were cooked on 10/31 and added the proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured behind building. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table beside fries. Manager removed the phone from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water dripping from ceiling inside walk-in cooler.
29-11-4
41
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly flying in kitchen near back door. 2. One fly crawling on prep table at cookline.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom corners of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One large co2 tank not secured behind building. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Uncovered trash can outside near front door of restaurant.
33-15-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of fryers heavily soiled with grease. 2. Exterior of warmer and reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door to kitchen propped open, two flies present in kitchen.
35B-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. 2. Wall in kitchen near fryer soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
58
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls of ice machine soiled with brown substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured behind building. Manager gently layed co2 tank on its side below shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Bottom of dumpster rusted through.
33-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cover of grease trap behind building corner rusted off. Manager covered grease trap with plywood. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat areas around nozzles at fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket near three-compartment sink. Manager hung mop to dry during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying around center of kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "body spray" stored on prep table beside sweetener packets in server station. Employee removed body spray from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance. Can opener blade soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
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. Pan containing bleu cheese prepared on-site with buttermilk with date mark of 2/1. Manager stated the bleu cheese was in an old pan and was actually prepared on 2/12. Manager voluntarily discarded bleu cheese during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cup on prep table in center of kitchen beside clean pans. Employee moved drink cup to another area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table beside condiments packets in server station. Employee jacket stored on top of sauce packets on lower shelf of prep table in server station. Both were removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and/or food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles stained around hood in kitchen. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Floor below fountain soda boxes in server station soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
50
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cans of furniture polish and air freshener stored in shelf above salt and pepper in shakers at front counter. Manager moved shakers to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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/ One CFM certificate expired on 01/29/2023. Manager stated employee still works in restaurant.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black substance. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in managers office. Employee cleaned up and discarded roach during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date labels stuck to side of pan on clean dish rack in kitchen near smoker. Manager placed pan in warewash area to be recleaned. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles above microwaves at cookline soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket. Manager hung mop to dry during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on lower shelf of prep table beside sauces and single-use trays at cookline. Employee removed drink from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to Brownies. Manager moved bucket to shelf beneath prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in wait station area used as a dump station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above prep table in front of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans and lids stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels stored in hand washing sink next to back door. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubbaque's 6001 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubbaque's 6001 on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bubbaque's 6001?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bubbaque's 6001.
How does Bubbaque's 6001 compare to other restaurants in Chiefland?
Bubbaque's 6001 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Chiefland average of 72.
Has Bubbaque's 6001's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bubbaque's 6001 have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bubbaque's 6001 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 Bubbaque's 6001 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bubbaque's 6001 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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