Bubbaques
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
61
Score
Bubbaques appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Bubbaques' 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. 1 expired food handler card
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 expired food handler certificate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of births on safe staff cards
53B-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dry storage food shelving has rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags on dry storage shelving by mayo.
40-06-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go cookies and brownies by front counter.
02D-03-4
61
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Ice chute in dining room
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certifications are expired.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On cookline
31B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Tea plastics gallon jug stored on floor.
25-05-4
70
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Gallon tea jugs on floor in stockroom
25-05-4
82
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink in kitchen. manager turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in stockroom.
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping on cutting board on cookline. Employee removed wet towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by mop sink clear liquid Spray bottle by mop sink orange liquid **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. case of chicken on floor of walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cooked brownies and cookies on front counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind cooking equipment with build up with grease.
36-73-4
70
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Orange liquid in spray bottle by the mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies and brownies on front counter
02D-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in water in mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back wall on cookline
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine in dining area
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin foil party trays on back wall shelf not inverted, no consistent
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubbaques last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubbaques on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bubbaques?
Across the inspection record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bubbaques.
How does Bubbaques compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Bubbaques most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
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 medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bubbaques 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 Bubbaques inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bubbaques is inspected around two times per year on average.
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