Zephyrhills, Pasco County

BUBBAKOO'S BURRITOS

5919 GALL BLVD STE 9, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Apr 23, 2026
City
Zephyrhills
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 24534899

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chihuahua balls held at 116F under heat lamp. Operator elevated product to be closer to heat lamp. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 24534898

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self serve soda fountain ice chute has slimy buildup.

14-01-5

Detail 24534897

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop shredded cheese. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23923641

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.

21-04-4

Detail 23923639

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed towel from underneath cutting board in prep area. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23923640

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled all Bulk containers of beans and rice in prep area. Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23608244

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 6lb can of sweet corn is dented at seam on shelf in prep area. Observed operator discard item. Stop sale,not warranted. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23608246

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table used more than 4 hours ago is soiled with buildup.

22-20-5

Detail 23608240

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine ice chute in wait station area soiled with black substance.

40-06-5

Detail 23608243

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler at front counter. Employee removed phone.

36-73-4

Detail 23608247

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler.

10-06-5

Detail 23608241

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching cheese in container at front counter. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23608242

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk-in cooler is soiled with black substance. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter.

29-49-6

Detail 23608245

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

29-44-4

Detail 23364941

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed drain pipe under prep sink set all the way down in the floor, no air gap above floor surface.

35A-02-6

Detail 23364944

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly around drain below prep sink in kitchen

01B-02-5

Detail 23364942

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken strips under heat lamps not to temp. 112F. Operator threw out on his own volition, not by our suggestion.

33-11-4

Detail 23364943

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. No drain plug. Leaky garbage and cardboard use.

36-02-5

Detail 23364939

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in public restroom, and entire establishment.

42-01-4

Detail 23364940

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to dry properly.

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 22791090

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jalepenos in hand sink on cook line causing for it to drain slowly

14-11-5

Detail 22791087

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on make line

51-18-6

Detail 22791089

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee contacted manager and they emailed it over to location Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22791088

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in coolers

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

03D-01-5

Detail 22475347

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -Cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler temperature 70F at 1:50 pm and placed in walk-in cooler at 11:30 am. Operator placed beef in freezer to hit correct temperature.

12A-13-4

Detail 22475352

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed cook handling cell phone and immediately handled clean dishes with no handwashing. Discussed proper handwashing with cook.

35A-02-6

Detail 22475349

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly in prep area on rice cooker. Operator was able to dispose of fly and sanitized area Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22475351

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towels stocked in hand washing station on cook line Operator stocked hand washing station Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22475346

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Hand washing station in restroom temperature at 73F

14-22-4

Detail 22475353

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.

14-09-4

Detail 22475354

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - Cutting board of burrito service station on cook line grooved and chipped on edges

24-08-4

Detail 22475358

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Hotel pans on drying rack stacked together while still wet Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22475356

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk-in cooler floor soiled with food debris

14-38-4

Detail 22475350

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -A few plastic hotel pans on drying rack next to dry storage cracked

35B-06-4

Detail 22475348

Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. -Observed racket bug zapper to eradicate fly

33-11-4

Detail 22475355

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 22475357

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets of reach-in cooler below flat top grill on cook line soiled with food debris

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 22035434

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked together. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Observed wet nesting Time Extended

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-43-4

Detail 21909293

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed the quat in the triple so,k at 0ppm. Manager put new quat in the sink. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21909292

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-02-4

Detail 21909296

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with debris on the can opener. Manager had employee clean the blade. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21909295

Intermediate - 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.

24-08-4

Detail 21909291

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked together.

08B-17-4

Detail 21909294

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over diced tomatoes. Manager moved the tomatoes to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21556864

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade. Manager cleaned and sanitized the can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21556867

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stored inside each other while wet creating a wet nesting effect.

42-01-4

Detail 21556865

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored on the floor. Manager inverted the mops to dry. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21556866

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed both sanitizer buckets stored on the floor. Manager moved the buckets to the shelves. Corrected On-Site

Aug 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 21317429

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Observed no employee training certificates. Admin Complaint

13-04-4

Detail 21317430

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Observed the manager with no beard guard. Time Extended

Jun 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 21157380

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stored in front of hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21157377

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. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21157381

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21157376

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21157382

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

36-22-4

Detail 21157379

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor on cookline Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21157378

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cookline equipment soiled with grease buildup Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21157375

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled with old food debris Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21157374

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at pipes under 3-compartment sink Warning

Mar 30, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-24-5

Detail 20984570

Basic - Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large gap between the pony wall and the mopsink and between the mopsink and the floor. Priority: Basic

33-06-4

Detail 20984569

Basic - Observed: Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed trash cans and women’s receptacle absent from restroom. Operator indicates small wares are being delivered Thursday. Priority: Basic