Bubbaques BBQ

975 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
American
Last inspected: Mar 15, 2023
70
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Bubbaques BBQ was last inspected on Mar 15, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 15, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Old license # 6850476 is under application for review. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** Priority: Intermedia
31B-02-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cutlery stored on floor. **Warning** Priority: Basic
25-05-4
70
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bubbaques BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bubbaques BBQ on file is from Mar 15, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Bubbaques BBQ compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Bubbaques BBQ most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Bubbaques BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bubbaques BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bubbaques BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.