BELL'S CATERING / BUBBAQUES

Name: BELL'S CATERING / BUBBAQUES
Address: 6650 NW 140 ST, CHIEFLAND, FL, 32626, US
Rating: 50.8

6650 NW 140 ST, CHIEFLAND, FL 32626

License #4800628

🚚 Catering/Food Truck ℹ️

50.8 Grade F / 100

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October 13, 2026 · 9 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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BELL'S CATERING / BUBBAQUES in CHIEFLAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 50.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 59 total violations — 13 critical, 19 major, 27 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 13, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 4 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters on counter unprotected
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink block by step ladder. Step Ladder removed.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in womens bathroom.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed ( sugar, panco )with a bowl without a handle.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Sugar bin container lid cracked
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( parsley ) from original container not labeled with name of contents.
[53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge has no proof of any food manager certification
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge has no proof for any employee training for employees hired more than 60 days

Disposition: Warning Issued
[33-09-4] Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Open trailer full of bagged garbage beside dumpsters.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with algae and/or mold-like substance.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to outside of 4 pans on clean dish rack.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use foil pans and single-use containers stored directly on floor in dry storage area and at front counter.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foam and plastic trays not inverted on top shelf in kitchen.
[01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Container of soup labeled as "chicken breast" with date mark of 10/2025. Employee stated they have label was incorrect, but was unable to determine when the soup was cooked.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open package of raw bacon stored on shelf above bread and canned sodas inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed the raw bacon from the shelf during this inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on prep table soiled with old food debris.
[27-19-4] Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwash sink at dish machine has no running hot or cold water.
[31B-02-4] No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or towels at several handwash sinks throughout kitchen, warewash, and front counter areas.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of soup labeled as "chicken breast" with date mark of 10/2025. Employee stated they have label was incorrect, but was unable to determine when the soup was cooked. Stop sale issued.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around equipment along perimeter soiled with dood debris and/or dirt.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Two ice scoops stored on top of visibly soiled ice machine outside back door of kitchen. Employee moved both ice scoops to the warewash area during this inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with algae and/or mold-like substances.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use bowls and trays stored directly on floor in dry storage room.
[01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. 1. One pan containing cream cheese with date mark of 9/20 on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Stop sale issued. 2. Opened package containing roast beef with date mark of 9/4 on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Stop sale issued.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of hot fudge and one can of black beans with large dents on sides of cans on rack in lobby near front counter.
[22-41-4] 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. Dush machine chlorine 0ppm. Employee primed the machine, still 0ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer bucket and primed machine again, then chlorine 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. 1. One fly on prep table in kitchen, near back door. 2. One fly flying in kitchen near employee restroom.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag containing frozen raw chicken stored directly on top of package containing corned beef inside reach-in freezer in front lobby. Employee moved the raw chicken to another freezer during this inspection.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Bottle containing milk missing"fast orange" hand soap stored on lower shelf of prep table directly beside plastic wrap. 2. Aerosol can containing heavy duty oven cleaner stored on shelf directly beside bag of bread in prep area. Employee moved both chemicals during this inspection.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection on backside of building, near smoker.
[53B-15-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Person in charge of washing dishes, who stated operating the dishwasher is her regular job duty, is unaware of how to test the chlorine in dish machine. Inspector educated employee during this inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal spoon stored down inside handwash sink at front counter. Inspector removed spoon from sink before washing hands.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels missing from several handwash sinks throughout establishment.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One Training Achievement Program food handler certificate expired on 10/02/2024. Manager stated the employee does still work at this location.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Employee swept area during this inspection.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving inside reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on visibly soiled ice machine. Manager moved the ice scoop to the warewash area during this inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Top of ice machine soiled with dust and/or green substance. 2. Lid on sugar bin at front counter soiled with black substance.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of several clean pans in clean dish area.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing foil pans and single-use bowls stored directly on floor in dry storage room. Employee placed all items on a shelf during this inspection.
[42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Two electric sanders stored on top of prep table in kitchen, above bins containing breading. Manager removed tools from table during this inspection.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floors below equipment throughout kitchen soiled with dirt and/or food debris.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large quantities of unused equipment and furniture throughout establishment.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at grey hose connection at cookline. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection on side of building, near back door.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. In-use cutting board soiled with black substance. 2. Several cutting boards on clean dish rack stained black.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth and knife stored down inside handwash sink at prep area in kitchen. Employee removed items from sink during this inspection.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employees unable to locate chlorine test kit for dish machine or quaternary test kit for three-compartment sink.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One Safe Food Handlers Corporation food handler certificate for Evelyn Johnson expired on 10/02/2024.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Throughout kitchen soiled with paper and/or food debris around equipment.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Approximately 1/2 inch gap leading to outside at door leading to outside near restrooms.
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Four ice scoops stored directly on top of ice machine visibly soiled with moss and/or mold-like substances. Inspector had employee move ice scoops to the warewash area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior surfaces of fryer and grill soiled with grease. Exterior of ice machine soiled with moss and/or mold-like substances.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open pan containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf of speed rack directly above box containing milk cartons inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved milk cartons to another shelf during this inspection.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from red hose connection on back-side of building near back door.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Two pairs of scissors stored own inside handwash sink in prep area. Inspector removed scissors from handwash sink before washing hands. 2. Cleaning supplies stored down inside handwash sink at front counter.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager and employee unable to locate chlorine test strips for dish machine.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink near kitchen entrance, near mixer.