BUBBAKOO'S BURRITOS
4700 BABCOCK ST UNIT 37-38, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 7035070364
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager called owner to renew during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with debris. Moved to wash.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink front line no paper towels.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Middle shelf front prep area soiled with food debris. Small make table bottom shelf soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler under griddle soiled gaskets. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line and wall at back prep area near hand wash sink soiled with food debris.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot and cold water pressure on hand wash sink behind fryer wall, on kitchen side have low water pressure.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting on drying rack.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on the floor in back of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezers gaskets, reach in coolers gaskets, gas supply line, and vent hood covers soiled with food debris and grease residue.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Stainless wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Tile flooring under equipment in front are soiled with food debris.
Aug 27, 2025□ 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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Employees wearing bracelets while preparing food.
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager called owner to renew during inspection.
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.
Reach in cooler on front line where deep fried Oreos are made has heavy food build up inside unit. Can opener blade has heavy build up
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks next to drinks not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table above single serve items front counter area. Manager moved them to bottom shelf.
Employees wearing bracelets while preparing food.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of black beans stored on floor, brown rice. Manager removed from off the floor.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cilantro not washed prior to prepping/cutting
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Taco seasoning not labeled in clear pan. Manager labeled.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. F - hot holding; chipotle cream sauce- 49 F - cold holding;
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, on fryer make table and steam table soiled. Removed for cleaning by manager Plastic pan on under cutting table soiled
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. Nico
Drain cover(s) missing in mop sink- manager found and replaced
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near walk in cooler
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood over fryers has grease condensation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer next to fryer and across from cutting station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease Gaskets in reach in freezer next to fryer soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service trays, catering boxes roll towels on floor. Manager moved to rack
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt - labeled by manager
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to drying rack
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 CO2 tanks not secured. Manager secured lines
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on drying rack
Food stored on floor. Frying oil on floor moved by operator
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black wall next to serving line
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator stated they had run out and have ordered more
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled, yellow bottle by pans and pink bottle by prep sink
Pans by triple sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings at 53F. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings in cooler next to fryer temped at 53F, had been kept in cooler overnight. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to fryer stained.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled
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. Reach-in cooler next to fryer, ice is being accumulated in the back, ambient thermometer read 50 degrees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers. Reach in freezer and reach in cooler next to fryer soiled with food debris.
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.