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BUBBAQUE'S

631 N CITRUS AVE, Crystal River FL 34428 · 352.795.7227

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats140
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1901318
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped Egg (50F - Cold Holding); Blue Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Housemade Dressings with Buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding) in salad bar buffet at the end of the buffet line. Items had been on buffet since 10 AM. Discussed with operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped Egg (50F - Cold Holding); Blue Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Housemade Dressings with Buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding) in salad bar buffet at the end of the buffet line. Items had been on buffet since 10 AM. Discussed with operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Employee moved to dishpit to have cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bartender used handwash sink to rinse off cups in bar. Discussed with employee.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning unit above 3 compartment sink dripping condensation into 3 compartment sink.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning
Aug 9, 2024Inspection 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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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Christy R.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In rear prep area. Operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Operator turned water on.
Basic/06-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in sink in still water. Operator turned water on
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.