Bubbaques BBQ 6009
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2023
43
Score
Across the available record, Bubbaques BBQ 6009 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jul 24, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that Bubbaques BBQ 6009's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 24, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to 11 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Dunnellon facility scores 73, putting Bubbaques BBQ 6009 on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of bleach stored on shelf near prep area beside jars of jalapeños and foil wrap. Employee moved bottles of bleach to bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near back door. One fly behind bar area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap, paper towels, and/or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at handwash sink in smoker area. No paper towels at handwash sink near bar area. All were replenished during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on shelf in cabinet near kitchen entrance above bottles of sauce. Manager moved purse to bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter near bar area beside tea dispenser.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor inside walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Three hood filters missing above grill.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around fountain machine nozzles soiled with mold-like substance. Hood vents above grill soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water lines below handwash sink in server station leaking onto the floor inside cabinet. Water line at handwash sink in smoker area leaking.
29-03-4
43
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. The establishment did have the posted orange closure stickers covered with brown signs stating "closed for renovations". **Admin Complaint**
50-07-4
86
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies flying in kitchen. Four live flies on prep table near back door. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bin of marinara cups stored on bottom shelf of chemical storage shelf. Two cans of "Raid flying insect spray" stored on top of reach-in cooler behind bar.
41-10-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. One roach egg sack on floor in kitchen under hand sink near back door. One roach egg sack on floor in kitchen near chemical storage rack. Black marks on several walls throughout kitchen. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 21 live roaches on partition wall in kitchen. One live roach in crevasse around entrance to kitchen. Three live roaches on milk crate containing condiments at server station. Three live roaches on wall in kitchen behind ice machine. Five live roaches on wheels of prep table near ice machine. Two live roaches on milk crate near ice machine. Three live roaches on prep table near back door. One live roach inside electrical outlet near back door. Three live roaches behind reach-in cooler in bar area. Six live roaches on door gaskets of reach-in cooler in bar area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid insect spray on top of reach in cooler at bar area. Odor of pesticide present behind bar. **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards throughout kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed at smoker area. Hand sink removed in kitchen area near bar. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Five employees present with no cfm
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No handwash signs, soap, or paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All missing at two sinks in kitchen. Missing handwash sign in mens restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment is currently under remodel and has removed hand sink in area with smoker and hand sink in server station. Hand sink has been moved from warewash area to other side of wall. Dish machine in ware wash area is not in working condition. Triple sink has been moved to screen area behind restaurant. Several walls have exposed studs. Baseboards are missing in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Sink behind bar has no running water
27-06-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate for Timothy Roseski provided is servsafe food handler.
53B-03-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches between wall and drywall in kitchen area. One dead roach on floor behind beer cooler at bar. Approximately 40 dead roaches on floor under Ice machine and reach in cooler in prep area. Four dead roaches on floor behind cooler in bar area. One dead roach on counter at bar area. Two dead roaches on shelf of prep table near back door. Three dead roaches on table behind bar. Ten dead roaches in unused steam table near back door. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 6/1/2022
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. In walk-in in cooler, unwashed tomatoes on shelf over ranch dressing. Employee personal food (salad) stored on shelf over beer in reach in cooler at bar. Crates with single service food items on floor in server station.
08B-37-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pan with cigarettes on shelf over make table.
40-06-5
Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Establishment has removed triple sink from kitchen and set in outdoor screen porch area for ware washing. Cooking equipment is not able to fit in small triple sink at bar for proper cleaning and triple sink has no running water.. Dish machine on-site is not operational at this time. **Warning**
16-25-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several towels in kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several unused pieces of equipment outside of back door.
33-31-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Also, missing drain plug.
33-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On several clean dishes on storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One on top of steam table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored in soiled pan on storage shelf near walk-in cooler.
24-06-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Several holes in walls throughout kitchen. Rafters and drywall exposed in kitchen area. Floor in dining area is soft and deteriorating near fountain machine. Cove molding missing throughout dining room.
36-51-4
12
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tablets and dish soup stored above drinks syrups, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, chili portion cups (5) date marked 6/30/2022
01B-24-5
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. 0 ppm, Employee set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the server station closed to the bar area **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near back door, blocked by big equipment **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the server station plates and togo containers not inverted, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubbaques BBQ 6009 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubbaques BBQ 6009 on file is from Jul 24, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bubbaques BBQ 6009?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bubbaques BBQ 6009.
How does Bubbaques BBQ 6009 compare to other restaurants in Dunnellon?
Bubbaques BBQ 6009 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunnellon average of 73.
Has Bubbaques BBQ 6009's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bubbaques BBQ 6009 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bubbaques BBQ 6009 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.
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