Bubbaque's in Crystal River

Last inspected:

631 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
Overview

BubbaQue's in Crystal River has 26 inspections on record spanning approximately nine years, with 126 total violations averaging 4.8 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been infrequent in recent years; the most recent high-priority citation was in April 2023 for handwashing facilities, and subsequent inspections through July 2025 have recorded only basic and intermediate violations. Handwashing facility violations appeared in at least two inspections (January 2024 and August 2023). Fire safety violations documented in 2015 cited the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors and smoke with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on July 17, 2025 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
130Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Bubbaque's in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg 4.18 violations / inspection 4.18 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Citrus County Avg 0.34 closures / facility 0.34 county average

Bubbaque's in Crystal River: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 3 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small electric deep fryer not fully under hood system. **Warning**

— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small electric deep fryer not fully under hood system. **Warning**

— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small electric deep fryer not fully under hood system. **Warning**

Bubbaque's in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections49 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Bubbaque's in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bubbaque's in Crystal River last inspected?
Bubbaque's in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Bubbaque's in Crystal River?
The most frequently cited violations at Bubbaque's in Crystal River are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Bubbaque's in Crystal River had?
Bubbaque's in Crystal River has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bubbaque's in Crystal River find?
Bubbaque's in Crystal River was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Bubbaque's in Crystal River ever been shut down?
No, Bubbaque's in Crystal River has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Bubbaque's in Crystal River had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Bubbaque's in Crystal River has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Bubbaque's in Crystal River operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: River Ranch Bar & Grille (2015-2015).

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