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BUBBAQUE'S #7007

9990 S US HWY 301, Riverview FL 33578 · 813-684-0622

Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats55
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918182
Grade history
AUG 24
SEP 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies flying around kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. Can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee empty sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Basic/14-09-4
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Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle broke.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Condiment container not inverted.
Basic/25-06-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket bucket tested 0 ppm, employee remade tested 100 ppm chlorine.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump sanitizer bucket in handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. Manager provided one expired food handler certification.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in okra.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on drink on prep table, manager removed at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in freezer, manager removed at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf with sauce pan, manager removed at time of inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to dish machine.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle broke.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ppm quaternary ammonium, employee remade tested 200 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch phone then touched clean containers.
High priority/12A-29-4
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Shanon Nevin
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine ice chute.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working with no certified food manager onsite.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle broken.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, employee remade tested 100 ppm chlorine.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: chicken 126 F, ribs 133 F, operator put on grill to bring back to temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Anything spray on shelf next to food scales. Operator relocated.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tea strainer in handwash sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink near 2 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with green liquid.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Gatorade on purpose table next to tea machine.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on prep table next to tea maker
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave in kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk brown sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies flying around in prep room.
High priority/35A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hicken wings 45 F, Potato salad 46 F- retemp 43 F, turkey 45 F- retemp 45 F in reach in cooler. Employee placed in walk in cooler and on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At handwash sink next to dish machine.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled at mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above sauces.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to dish machine.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle broke.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Box of fries on floor in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Tile missing from wall near prep room.
Basic/36-24-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to reach in freezer.
Basic/29-49-6
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm chlorine, employee remade tested 100 ppm chlorine.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Operator provided 3 valid food handler certifications.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to dish machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle above steam table.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies flying around kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over precooked chicken tenders in reach in freezer, operator removed at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled at mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to soda boxes, operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle broken.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation

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.