BABUSHKA'S
12639 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 8134492288
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024018054 | Jan 3, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | $480 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters and small fryer.
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof of valid 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 employee training was expired.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed an expired license on display. Employee was able to provide a copy of recent license.
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hanging ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line and in the hallway to the bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large bag of bread crumbs being stored on the floor in the storage area.
Mar 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed the management certificate for Kirill Chemodanov being expired 02/23/21
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hanging ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line and in the hallway to the bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large bag of bread crumbs being stored on the floor in the storage area.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 a copy of procedures to manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a measuring cup in the handwashing sink in the kitchen area. Employee removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hanging ceiling tile in the hallway on the way to the restroom. Observed two ceiling tiles being soiled with water stains in front of the restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the prep table in the kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on the shelf above the prep table.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/. Staff office Room where there is storage there are refrigerators. Supply room has an oven with exhaust not listed on plans.
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Handwash sink missing food preparation area. Observed employee cutting onions in dry storage room where stove, mixer, potato cutter. Also observed additional prep room where office is.
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/. Observed stove, potato cutter and cooler in dry storage room. Also observed employee cutting onions in dry storage room. Office room was converted to another prep room, observed cooked potatoes, and mashed potatoes on table. Also 5 coolers/ freezer units were present along with prep bowls and blender
Oct 31, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Handwash sink missing food preparation area. Observed employee cutting onions in dry storage room where stove, mixer, potato cutter. Also observed additional prep room where office is.
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/. Observed stove, potato cutter and cooler in dry storage room. Also observed employee cutting onions in dry storage room. Office room was converted to another prep room, observed cooked potatoes, and mashed potatoes on table. Also 5 coolers/ freezer units were present along with prep bowls and blender
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter storage room and start cutting onions without washing hands due to lack of hand sink in that room
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.
Handwash sink missing food preparation area. Observed employee cutting onions in dry storage room where stove, mixer, potato cutter. Also observed additional prep room where office is.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Employee refilled
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/. Observed stove, potato cutter and cooler in dry storage room. Also observed employee cutting onions in dry storage room. Office room was converted to another prep room, observed cooked potatoes, and mashed potatoes on table. Also 5 coolers/ freezer units were present along with prep bowls and blender
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Carpeting installed in a food preparation room
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.