Bubbakoo's Burritos
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Bubbakoo's Burritos has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Certification by accredited program” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Bubbakoo's Burritos' 47 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: No Hot water observed. New Violation.
46.133
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Old food residue and utensils observed in the handwash sink. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **PIC arrived 7 min into inspection
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Food debris on exterior surfaces of shelving units in food prep area -Food debris/static dust on interior surfaces of cabinetry units in food prep area -Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Ice accumulation around perimeters of floor/ceiling in walk-in freezer -Food debris and water on interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units -Heavy ice accumulation in walk-in freezer, not allowing for door to close correctly -Food debris behind cooking equipment
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot Water not under pressure during inspection. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms observed not elevated New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 2 lights out over walk-in units New Violation.
46.943
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Uncovered foods observed in the walk-in freezer Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
46.321
47
Oct 30, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: mp3 Music Player observed in the handwash sink.
46.981(h)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Multiple potentially hazardous ready to eat foods (Chicken, Vegetables, cheese, beans), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in refrigerator, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **ServSafe Observed New Violation.
46.103
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Uncovered foods observed in the walk-in freezer New Violation.
46.321
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Food debris on exterior surfaces of shelving units in food prep area -Food debris/static dust on interior surfaces of cabinetry units in food prep area -Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Heavy Ice accumulation around perimeters of floor/ceiling in walk-in freezer -Food debris and water on interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units -Heavy ice accumulation in walk-in freezer, not allowing for door to close correctly -Food debris behind cooking equipment
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of puddled water in the entrance of the facility New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
58
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Old food residue observed in the handwash sink. Food was stored inside the handwash sink in the service area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front service area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Proper hot holding temperature
Inspector notes: Beef, chicken food was held at 131 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(1)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Multiple potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in refrigerator, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **Person in charge arrived 20min later. New Violation.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Cutting board observed to be black and not able to be wash rinsed and sanitized. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Food debris on exterior surfaces of shelving units in food prep area -Food debris/static dust on interior surfaces of cabinetry units in food prep area -Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Ice accumulation around perimeters of floor/ceiling in walk-in freezer -Static dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler -Food debris and water on interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units -Heavy ice accumulation in walk-in freezer, not allowing for door to close correctly
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed stored on floor in food prep area and not elevated on a designated utility rack for maintenance tools.
46.981(e)(m)
39
May 3, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation around cooking equipment New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed stored on floor in food prep area and not elevated on a designated utility rack for maintenance tools. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: vents observed to have static dust accumilation.
46.981(d)
86
Mar 11, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Old food residue,observed in the handwash sink. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncovered frozen foods (chicken, beef) observed in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.281
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **Person in charge arrived during the inspection. New Violation.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
46.712
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Food debris on exterior surfaces of shelving units in food prep area -Food debris/static dust on interior surfaces of cabinetry units in dining area -Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Ice accumulation around perimeters of floor/ceiling in walk-in freezer -Static dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler -Food debris and water on interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Men's restroom ventilation observed with dust accumulation. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed stored on floor in food prep area and not elevated on a designated utility rack for maintenance tools.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: vents observed to have static dust accumilation. New Violation.
46.981(d)
47
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken and beef potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **An application for the Philadelphia Food Safety Certification was sent via email during the inspection.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
46.712
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the dry storage shelving unit (Rice container) and walk-in cooler shelving unit (Bean container) observed in direct contact with food. New Violation.
46.302
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Food debris on exterior surfaces of shelving units in food prep area -Food debris/static dust on interior surfaces of cabinetry units in dining area -Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Ice accumulation around perimeters of floor/ceiling in walk-in freezer -Static dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler -Food debris and water on interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop was not stored elevated for proper air dry in the mop sink area New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light shield observed missing in walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubbakoo's Burritos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubbakoo's Burritos on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bubbakoo's Burritos?
Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bubbakoo's Burritos.
Has Bubbakoo's Burritos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bubbakoo's Burritos have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bubbakoo's Burritos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bubbakoo's Burritos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bubbakoo's Burritos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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