Bubbaque's

631 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428

American

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Bubbaque's stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Restaurants in Crystal River average 90, so Bubbaque's trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped Egg (50F - Cold Holding); Blue Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Housemade Dressings with Buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding) in salad bar buffet at the end of the buffet line. Items had been on buffet since 10 AM. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Employee moved to dishpit to have cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bartender used handwash sink to rinse off cups in bar. Discussed with employee. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

22-20-5

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning unit above 3 compartment sink dripping condensation into 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

28-02-4

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Christy R.

53B-14-5

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

06-08-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In rear prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added without vacuum breaker. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled walk in cooler

36-10-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bubbaque's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bubbaque's on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Bubbaque's compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

Bubbaque's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has Bubbaque's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bubbaque's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bubbaque's 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bubbaque's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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