BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO RESTAURANT & MARKET
429 S ATLANTIC BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316
Last inspected Mar 18, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches 1/3 pan in low boy cooling drawer in front of fryers in kitchen. Operator killed both roaches.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, salmon thawed in reduced oxygen package overnight as per chef. Packages not cut open before thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At expo line; coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than two hours. Ice not touching all side of container. Operator put more ice around container to chill.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to manager
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by dish area, paper towel machine not working.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, salmon thawed in reduced oxygen package overnight as per chef. Packages not cut open before thawing. See stop sale
Oct 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple water leaks throughout establishment due to construction above.
Oct 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects near soda gun at bar in rear area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen - container of raw shrimp (not commercially packaged) stored directly above bag of fries. Operator stored correctly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches 1/3 pan in low boy cooling drawer in front of fryers in kitchen. Operator killed both roaches.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ice bath in kitchen - jambalaya (56F - Cold Holding); lobster sauce (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours, operator placed items in freezer for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near dishwasher machine used for dumping used ice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple water leaks throughout establishment due to construction above.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with watch on. Employee removed item.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen area, water leaking from ceiling. Ceiling is not leaking near any food or food contact surfaces.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezer door.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed sewage odor inside kitchen, in pantry station.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw burger patty (44°F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44°F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hrs. Operator put ice bags on foods to quick chill.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed oyster consumer advisory to operator to be printed and posted. Operator printed and posted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon thawed in commercial packaging, inside walk in cooler. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed Standing water on floor at cook line. Employee removed water.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over sugar bin inside kitchen. Operator removed sugar bin.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside Traulsen cooler next to cook line. Employee removed water during inspection.
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