BUBBAQUES
957 E BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.684.0622
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink. Operator replaced towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue cleaner solution not labeled. Operator placed label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table in smoker room. Operator moved to drink rack.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine tested at over 200ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 50ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In smoker room. Operator replaced towels.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator primed sanitizer line, retested at 50 ppm.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Orange Home Depot buckets observed with baked beans cold holding in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager options for obtaining food grade buckets for food storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade had buildup of food debris. Operator cleaned.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in smoker room. Operator placed paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in smoker room. Operator placed soap dispenser.
Food stored on floor. Case of fries on the floor in walk in freezer. Buckets of baked beans on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on crate.
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hand sink on cook line removed and two warmers added. Dish machine added, next to three compartment sink. Previous office has warmer, prep table with can opener, smoker. Outdoor smoker present as well Mop sink moved outside. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front cook line where exposed window is
Apr 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hand sink on cook line removed and two warmers added. Dish machine added, next to three compartment sink. Previous office has warmer, prep table with can opener, smoker. Outdoor smoker present as well Mop sink moved outside. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front cook line where exposed window is
No handwash sink for employees. In prep room off of kitchen
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 10ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer but still tested at 10ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Cole slaw (46F - Cold Holding). Manager replaced with product from walk in cooler and was at 40f
Hand sink on cook line removed and two warmers added. Dish machine added, next to three compartment sink. Previous office has warmer, prep table with can opener, smoker. Outdoor smoker present as well Mop sink moved outside. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front cook line where exposed window is
No handwash sink for employees. In prep room off of kitchen
Nov 21, 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. In men's restroom. Employee replaced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Ketchup packs store under employee items on shelf at front counter. Manager moved ketchup.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler at cookline. Debris buildup under soda heads at self serve fountain.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go bowls on warming cabinet not inverted. Manager inverted.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 to operator
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 to operator
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks stored above prep table on cookline Corrected observed employee discard
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed 5 fly sticky tapes stored in food prep areas
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.