BALUKA BILLIARDS & LOUNGE
2072 BADLANDS DR, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.295.3515
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
4 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Steven Russell, expired 1/15/2026
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. inside of soda gun nozzle on short end of bar has slimy buildup inside.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of soda gun nozzle has pink slimy buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket and steel wool in hand sink. Operator removed items.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator placed chain.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
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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.
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. Only certification available was a Safe Staff certification that expired 10-13-2021
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. No food handler training or reporting agreements available
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area
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.