Bubbaques
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Bubbaques, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Brandon restaurant, which scores around 82. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine tested at over 200ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In smoker room. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
78
Aug 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Orange Home Depot buckets observed with baked beans cold holding in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager options for obtaining food grade buckets for food storage.
14-15-4
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. Tested at 0ppm. Operator primed sanitizer line, retested at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade had buildup of food debris. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in smoker room. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in smoker room. Operator placed soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries on the floor in walk in freezer. Buckets of baked beans on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on crate. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand sink on cook line removed and two warmers added. Dish machine added, next to three compartment sink. Previous office has warmer, prep table with can opener, smoker. Outdoor smoker present as well Mop sink moved outside. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Confirmed with plan review department plans received as of May 14, 2025. Will review at next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front cook line where exposed window is **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Plan review will determine if hand sink needs to be reinstalled in this area. **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
82
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. In prep room off of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand sink on cook line removed and two warmers added. Dish machine added, next to three compartment sink. Previous office has warmer, prep table with can opener, smoker. Outdoor smoker present as well Mop sink moved outside. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front cook line where exposed window is **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
74
Apr 7, 2025
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. Cook line: Cole slaw (46F - Cold Holding). Manager replaced with product from walk in cooler and was at 40f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Tested at 10ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer but still tested at 10ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Hand sink on cook line removed and two warmers added. Dish machine added, next to three compartment sink. Previous office has warmer, prep table with can opener, smoker. Outdoor smoker present as well Mop sink moved outside. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front cook line where exposed window is **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. In prep room off of kitchen **Warning**
31A-12-4
55
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Nov 28, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table
21-12-4
90
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3-compartment sink Corrected-observed employee hang **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing in woman's restroom Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with green liquid not labeled on shelf in kitchen Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on storage shelf Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed metal Togo pans stored on floor in kitchen Corrected on employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubbaques last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubbaques on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bubbaques?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bubbaques.
How does Bubbaques compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Bubbaques most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Bubbaques' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bubbaques have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bubbaques means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bubbaques inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bubbaques is inspected around three times per year on average.
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