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BUBBAQUE'S BBQ #6006

143 E NOBLE AVE · WILLISTON · Levy County · FL 32696

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3399335
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8528945
DBPR license4800609

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#13High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline pulled up pants with gloved hands, then proceeded to handle cooked chicken with the same gloved hands. Inspector had employee stop, wash hands, and put on new gloves before continuing to handle food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Three packages of raw ground beef stored on shelf above whole-intact raw beef inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw ground beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet line: ranch dressing (48F – Cold Holding); bleu cheese dressing (47F – Cold Holding). Employee stated the ranch and bleu cheese dressing is made in-house with buttermilk. Employee stated the ranch and bleu cheese dressings were placed on the buffet line from the salad cooler one hour prior and placed both into the freezer to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer stored on top of box of gloves on shelf above prep table in corner of kitchen. Bottle of bleach stored beside box of gloves and above prep table in corner of kitchen. Employee removed both from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot near mop sink behind building.

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in salad bar prep area heavily stained. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee cleaned thermometer in handwash sink at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. No food handler certificates available for any employees. Inspector observed three of the employees working in kitchen during the last inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in rear canned foods storage room.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in salad bar prep area has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink cup stored on prep table at cookline beside box of gloves and above takeout containers. Employee removed drink cup from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and wired earbuds stored on corner of prep table at cookline beside box of gloves and above takeout containers. Employee removed both from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Drink cups wet nested on shelf at server station near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on right side behind building sitting directly on grass.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on floor in back of walk-in freezer.

#8Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf below grill soiled with rust.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease. Lower portion of prep table at cookline soiled with food debris. Outside of oven at far left-side of cookline soiled with grease.

#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open behind building.

#11Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained. Hood above grill soiled with grease. Pot rack hanging from ceiling in kitchen soiled with grease. Air vent at drive-through window soiled with black substance. Ceiling tile above can storage shelf in back of kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on corner of prep table at cookline. Employee returned cloth to sanitizer bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.