Brandon, Hillsborough County

BUBBA'S 33

2580 S FALKENBURG ROAD, Brandon, FL 33619

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
May 11, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 24567670

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol spray on shelf over reach in cooler kitchen in Togo area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24567672

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24567671

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table while preparing food in Togo area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24567668

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purse and body spray on shelf over reach in cooler in Togo prep area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 24567673

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cooks line. Manager had employees put on at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24567669

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 24193683

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw shell eggs 51 F, jack cheese 59 F Per operator items were taken from walk in cooler and put on cooksline at 10:30 am. Manager put in reach in cooler a5 time of inspection to bring back down to temperature. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24193687

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24193686

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in hand wash sink at dish area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24193684

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on shelf over prep table in walk in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24193685

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt on prep line near walk in cooler. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 23678200

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of apple spread.

22-02-4

Detail 23678199

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23678198

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle sprayer in handwash sink at dish machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23678201

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.

40-06-5

Detail 23678196

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink powder on Togo drink and utensils shelf.

24-08-4

Detail 23678197

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 23172100

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen on shelf over prep table at pizza station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23172103

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

12B-07-4

Detail 23172102

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf of dish drying rack over clean dishes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23172104

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on shelf over prep table in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23172101

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.

25-05-4

Detail 23172105

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of small togo containers. Operator relocated Corrected On-Site

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-06-4

Detail 22766227

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At handwash sink next to pizza area.

12B-07-4

Detail 22766226

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink on shelf with food items, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22766224

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker above reach in freezer, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22766225

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 22766228

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sealed pizza boxes and to containers stored in storage room that's not fully enclosed.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 15

41-10-4

Detail 22174795

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottles on prep table next to clean dishes. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22174798

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 22174801

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handwash sink at bar.

31B-02-4

Detail 22174812

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar. Operator provided at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22174794

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 22174811

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used at scoop for mix cheese at salad station.

12B-07-4

Detail 22174809

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 22174792

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream over food for establishment in walk in freezer. Operator removed at time of inspection.

13-04-4

Detail 22174793

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 22174803

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on dish drying rack.

14-11-5

Detail 22174799

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door broken at reach in cooler of onion ring station.

40-01-4

Detail 22174797

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee bags and jackets on touching dough hooks of mixer. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22174808

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On metal and clear plastic containers on dish drying rack.

29-49-6

Detail 22174806

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line . Onion ring station.

21-12-4

Detail 22174805

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at pizza station.

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

41-10-4

Detail 21531696

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with sanitizer hanging on handwash sink next to front line in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21531698

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21531701

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front sink of cooks line. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21531704

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bolognese sauce in walk in cooler not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 21531700

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 21531694

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of batter station cooler and dry storage shelf. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21531693

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in pizza cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.

40-06-5

Detail 21531702

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on pizza boxes. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 21531703

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching pasta in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-05-4

Detail 21531695

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Single service items in back hallway are exposed to the out side environment. The hallway is not enclosed. Repeat Violation

25-11-5

Detail 21531699

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Stored in back hallway that is not fully enclosed. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21531697

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour,bread crumbs and salt now labeled.

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-07-5

Detail 21238832

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Manager knew some of the symptoms. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21238834

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer with old food debris. Cutting boards on cook-line and prep area stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Cutting boards stained. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 21238833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes on drying rack. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21238835

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sign at handwash sink near prep table,cook line and prep area table for pizza. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended

35B-05-4

Detail 21238836

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back hallway has single use items, cleaning equipment and chemicals in it. However there is a fully open entrance near the dumpsters. There is also gaps between the brick walls and the ceiling. Flies observed landing on boxes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended

25-11-5

Detail 21238831

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors). Back hallway has boxes of single use items. There is a fully open entrance near the dumpsters. There is also gaps between the brick walls and the ceiling. This room is not fully enclosed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 21237756

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies above soup cooling station landing on boxes of food and aluminum foil. 2 live flies on rack holding bread. 6 live flies landing on clean equipment next to Hobart mixer and pizza make station. 2 live flies on outside of pizza boxes. 1 live fly landing on clean dishes. 4 live flies on outside of boxes holding single service items. 2 live flies in beer tap station. 5 live flies on outside of boxes holding single service items at beverage station area. 2 live flies on wall above bulk food containers. 1 live on outside of hood system. 3 live flies above prep area tables, landing on spice containers and shelving. 1 live fly on ice machine water filter. 2 live flies on soda syrup boxes. 5 live flies in storage hallway on outside of building. 1 live fly landing on burger at service window. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 21237750

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live fly landing on a burger. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21237751

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21237754

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer with old food debris. Cutting boards on cook-line and prep area stained. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 21237753

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Server was drinking while carrying customer food. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21237762

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes on drying rack. Repeat Violation Warning

10-06-5

Detail 21237757

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop on pasta noodles on cook line. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21237755

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sign at handwash sink near prep table,cook line and prep area table for pizza. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21237760

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 21237761

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back hallway has single use items, cleaning equipment and chemicals in it. However there is a fully open entrance near the dumpsters. There is also gaps between the brick walls and the ceiling. Flies observed landing on boxes. Warning

25-11-5

Detail 21237752

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors). Back hallway has boxes of single use items. There is a fully open entrance near the dumpsters. There is also gaps between the brick walls and the ceiling. This room is not fully enclosed. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21237758

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in standing water. Manager put under running water. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-38-4

Detail 21237759

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning

Feb 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

22-45-4

Detail 20876942

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher was utilizing the three compartment sink to soak the dishes but the dispenser was not working properly. All the dishes that were soaked need to be re sanitized properly. Employee began re sanitizing all of them in the dish machine at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 20876943

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server was handling dirty dishes and then handled food trays/plates to be delivered to the customer.

03A-02-5

Detail 20876946

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese crumbles 50 F. Manager added more ice to container. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 20876941

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the end of the line by the vacuum seal machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 20876945

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Starbucks cup on prep table in back area. Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Energy drink can on prep table over exposed cut leafy greens. Employee relocated cups on reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 20876944

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

21-44-1

Detail 20876947

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor in back area.

29-20-5

Detail 20876948

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. By three compartment sink. Handwash sink cleaned out. Drain under dish machine clogged. Employee fixed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 20639523

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at 2 hand sinks