Bubbaque's 7005
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Bubbaque's 7005 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Bubbaque's 7005's latest score of 64 falls below the Ruskin average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
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. Chicken 126 F- retemp 146 F, ribs 126 F- retemp 169 F in hot holding unit on cook line, manager placed in oven. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on hot holding unit, employee discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup wet nesting near soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute. Manager began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
14-09-4
64
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Trays and cup wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 10 ppm chlorine, employee setup 3 compartment sink at time of inspection tested 50 ppm chlorine. Discussed not using dish machine until it's working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher being filled with water at handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Trays and cup wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with trays and to go containers. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machines. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink on cook line. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at bar tested 0 ppm quaternary ammonium, employee remade tested 200 ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with bread and plates. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
67
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in handwash sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting across from soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of ice on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in brown sugar, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with to go containers and bread.
21-44-1
58
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on box of sauces, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed lettuce.
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to steam table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubbaque's 7005 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubbaque's 7005 on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bubbaque's 7005?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bubbaque's 7005.
How does Bubbaque's 7005 compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
Bubbaque's 7005 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 75.
Has Bubbaque's 7005's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bubbaque's 7005 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bubbaque's 7005 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 Bubbaque's 7005 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bubbaque's 7005 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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