Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
90
Score
Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board”, showing up six times.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rust like substance on vent cover above heat oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. The Owner changed out sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and chicken wings not date marked in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
50
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over ready to eat sausages in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The cook moved the raw salmon on bottom shelf beside the raw steaks. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and prime rib not date marked in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
64
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
May 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep area. The owner moved cut leafy greens and cut tomatoes to stand up reach-in cooler in prep area. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink beside soda machine being used to dump ice. Educated operators on only using handwashing sink for handwashing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door missing. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prime rib and chicken wings not date marked in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door missing. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cut potatoes on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan in kitchen area soiled.
23-03-4
64
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom missing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
86
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep area. The manager moved eggs and cut tomatoes to another reach-in cooler. Observed chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner discarded chicken wings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed chicken wings 41F, raw steaks 44F, raw chicken 44F and raw ground beef 44F The owner is currently moving all products to other walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom missing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler in the prep area running 52F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observing ambient temperature 45F in walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
70
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep area. The manager moved eggs and cut tomatoes to another reach-in cooler. Observed chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner discarded chicken wings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled above dishwashing machine. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed baked potatoes uncovered near cook line. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in dishwashing area. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom missing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler in the prep area running 52F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed stand water in reach-in cooler in prep area. **Warning**
29-49-6
50
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw shrimps in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The operator moved raw steaks to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors woman's restroo. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
55
Oct 17, 2022
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon.
How does Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon 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 Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon is inspected around four times per year on average.
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