BUBBAQUES
2444 HWY 92 E, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863.665.4049
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 expired food handler certificate
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of births on safe staff cards
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. 1 expired food handler card
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Dry storage food shelving has rust that has pitted the surface.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags on dry storage shelving by mayo.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go cookies and brownies by front counter.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Ice chute in dining room
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. All certifications are expired.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On cookline
Single-service articles improperly stored. Tea plastics gallon jug stored on floor.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on cookline
Food stored on floor. 2 fryer oils on floor in dry storage
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies and brownie on front counter
Single-service articles improperly stored. Tea jugs stored on floor in dry storage
Aug 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024
Single-service articles improperly stored. Gallon tea jugs on floor in stockroom
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink in kitchen. manager turned water on.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in stockroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping on cutting board on cookline. Employee removed wet towels.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection 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. Ice machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by mop sink clear liquid Spray bottle by mop sink orange liquid
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind cooking equipment with build up with grease.
Food stored on floor. case of chicken on floor of walk-in cooler.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cooked brownies and cookies on front counter.
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.