BUBBAQUE'S
631 N CITRUS AVE, Crystal River FL 34428 · 352.795.7227
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bartender used handwash sink to rinse off cups in bar. Discussed with employee.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Operator turned water on.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in sink in still water. Operator turned water on
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