BUBBAKOOS BURRITOS
10151 ESTERO TOWN COMMONS, Estero FL 33928 · 239-221-8945
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled.
Mar 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles and vents soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverages on prep table. Operator discarded beverages.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the perimeter of the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled.
Oct 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed no proof of any training for employees.
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of sweet corn.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork and chicken in steam well for less than an hour, operator heated in 10 minutes to 165F and placed in afresh pan with a cover.
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. Observed no proof of any training for employees.
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.Emailing employee reporting agreement to the manager..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Dec 4, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual food can opener soiled with food debris.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handle of hot water faucet located by the front service counter is unable to be turned on, the handle is stripped.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in door handles with build up of food debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on ladies room trash receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle at hand wash sink stripped, unable to be turned on.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on manual can opener blade.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser in the kitchen next to the walk in cooler not dispensing paper towels, operator used key to adjust dispenser.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on women's room Tracy receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with build up of food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle stripped at hand wash sink on the front cook-line by the service counter. Operator called to have handle ordered.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed new employee in charge unaware of reporting procedures. Educated employee to proper procedures.
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 Clean up HR 5030-104.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser empty in rear kitchen area next to prep sink.
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. Emailed Employee reporting HR 5030-103.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal round mixing bowl used to scoop tortilla chips in bulk storage container.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed Choking handout HR 5030-105
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade. Operator moved to ware-washing station.
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.