Bubbaque's in Ruskin

Last inspected:

3858 Sun City Ctr Blvd, Ruskin, FL 33573
Overview

BUBBAQUE'S 7005 in Ruskin has 24 inspections on record between 2016 and February 2026, with 121 total violations averaging 5.0 per inspection, at par with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Toxic substance control violations appeared in 11 of the past 9 inspections, and chemical storage violations were cited repeatedly across 2024 and 2025. Time as control violations (improper use of time as a safety mechanism for potentially hazardous foods) appeared in 4 of the last 9 inspections. Employee health reporting violations, including failure to report symptoms or illnesses, were documented in the most recent inspection on February 4, 2026. Shell stock requirements violations (raw oyster and clam handling) were cited in at least 3 inspections in 2024 and 2025. Two fire safety violations were recorded in April 2021 for a missing portable fire extinguisher. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action, with 15 violations including one high-priority violation for employee health reporting.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
121Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Bubbaque's in Ruskin: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 5 violations / inspection 5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Bubbaque's in Ruskin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2021-04-21: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.

Bubbaque's in Ruskin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Bubbaque's in Ruskin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bubbaque's in Ruskin last inspected?
Bubbaque's 7005 in Ruskin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Bubbaque's in Ruskin?
The most frequently cited violations at Bubbaque's 7005 in Ruskin are: Clean multi-use utensils, Toxic substance control, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has Bubbaque's in Ruskin had?
Bubbaque's 7005 in Ruskin has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bubbaque's in Ruskin find?
Bubbaque's 7005 in Ruskin was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bubbaque's in Ruskin ever been shut down?
No, Bubbaque's 7005 in Ruskin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Bubbaque's in Ruskin had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Bubbaque's 7005 in Ruskin has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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