Bubbaque in Lakeland
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5100 Us Hwy 98 N Ste 18, Lakeland, FL 33809BubbaQue in Lakeland operates as a 55-seat permanent food service establishment with a mixed compliance record. Across 24 inspections since July 2022, the facility has accumulated 59 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility has received two administrative complaint recommendations in the past 18 months, in August 2025 and September 2024, signaling escalated enforcement action by the state. High-priority violations have included improper chemical storage, food in poor condition, shell stock handling failures, and employee health policy violations. Consumer advisory violations have appeared repeatedly across the record. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 documented 6 violations, all basic-level findings, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bubbaque in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Bubbaque in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
Bubbaque in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bubbaque in Lakeland last inspected?
- Bubbaque in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bubbaque in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bubbaque in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Bubbaque in Lakeland had?
- Bubbaque in Lakeland has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bubbaque in Lakeland find?
- Bubbaque in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bubbaque in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Bubbaque in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- What does Florida violation V38 (Waste properly disposed) mean?
- Violation 38 (Waste properly disposed) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/38.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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