BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO RESTAURANT & MARKET
429 South Atlantic Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, salmon thawed in reduced oxygen package overnight as per chef. Packages not cut open before thawing. See stop sale
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, salmon thawed in reduced oxygen package overnight as per chef. Packages not cut open before thawing.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At expo line; coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than two hours. Ice not touching all side of container. Operator put more ice around container to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-07-5: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. Emailed poster to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by dish area, paper towel machine not working.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple water leaks throughout establishment due to construction above. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple water leaks throughout establishment due to construction above. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with watch on. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects near soda gun at bar in rear area. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen - container of raw shrimp (not commercially packaged) stored directly above bag of fries. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches 1/3 pan in low boy cooling drawer in front of fryers in kitchen. Operator killed both roaches. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ice bath in kitchen - jambalaya (56F - Cold Holding); lobster sauce (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours, operator placed items in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near dishwasher machine used for dumping used ice. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 9 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen area, water leaking from ceiling. Ceiling is not leaking near any food or food contact surfaces.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezer door.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed sewage odor inside kitchen, in pantry station.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/13/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon thawed in commercial packaging, inside walk in cooler. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow. Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed Standing water on floor at cook line. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over sugar bin inside kitchen. Operator removed sugar bin. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside Traulsen cooler next to cook line. Employee removed water during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw burger patty (44°F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44°F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hrs. Operator put ice bags on foods to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed oyster consumer advisory to operator to be printed and posted. Operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).