Bub City
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 27 inspections at Bub City, the earliest from 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated May 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE TOP LEFT MAIN PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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May 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE SERVICE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED COLESLAW AT 50.1F,MILK AT 49.2F-52.0F,RANCH DRESSING AT 50.1F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8#'S OF FOOD WORTH $65.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SERVICE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS COLESLAW AND MILK ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE TOP LEFT MAIN PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. -
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May 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. CORRECTED ON SITE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CREATED INSPECTION REPORTS FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY DATED 2/29/2024-4/30/2024 PRINTED AND PLACED IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. INSPECTION REPORTS INCLUDE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT LABELED NEAR SMALL HOT HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM EASTSIDE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF SUGAR LABELED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING ROUND CEILING LIGHTS OUT IN WESTSIDE KITCHEN ENTRANCE NEAR UPRIGHT TWO DOOR FREEZER. OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EASTSIDE COOKLINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 10, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 7, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WATER AT HAND SINK MEASURED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 90F. HAND SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN ACROSS EXPEDITE STATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PASTRAMI MEAT PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $50.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 5 POUNDS. MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO OBTAIN HACCP APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PASTRAMI MEAT PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $50.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 5 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. SEE ABOVE IN VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH RAW BEEF PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. - PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING EXIT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE WINDOWS AND FRONT DOOR WIDE OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Apr 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTERS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GASKET ON THE STAND UP 2DOOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE COOKLINE IS TORN. FACILITY MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET.
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Jun 29, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BINS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF ICE.
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Jun 8, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 17, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SALT, SUGAR... ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BREAD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jan 3, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS/ DRYING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: WASHED UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AIR DRY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ROUGH WALL NEXT TO PANTRY PREP TABLE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANED.
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Jan 10, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OYSTERS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER TAG PRESENT. INSTRUCTED THAT SHELLFISH TAGS MUST REMAIN WITH THE SHELLFISH DURING STORAGE UNTIL THE LAST UNIT HAS BEEN SOLD OR DISCARDED. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4 LBS OF OYSTERS WORTH $26. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DINING ROOM TABLES PRE-SET WITH CUPS STORED OPEN END UP. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRE-SET UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED OR INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND DEPLETED GROUTING IN FLOOR UNDER DOUBLE OVEN. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE WITHOUT PROPER SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
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Aug 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 25, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZER TEST STRIPS USED ON IN USE DISH MACHINE. IN USE DISH MACHINE IS NOT INDICATING 180F SANITIZATION RINSE FOR DISHES AND UTENSILS. MACHINE WAS TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2078394 DATED 8/14/17 VIOLATION #22: OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE EXTERNAL GUAGE NOT READING 180 F TO SANITIZE DURING THE FINAL RINSE. HOT WATER TEST STRIPS WERE USED TO VERIFY THE MACHINE WAS SANTITIZING PROPERLY. EXTERNAL GUAGE MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED TO REFLECT ACCURATE SANTIIZING TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Aug 14, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE EXTERNAL GUAGE NOT READING 180 F TO SANITIZE DURING THE FINAL RINSE. HOT WATER TEST STRIPS WERE USED TO VERIFY THE MACHINE WAS SANTITIZING PROPERLY. EXTERNAL GUAGE MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED TO REFLECT ACCURATE SANTIIZING TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Apr 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FUNCTIONING SOAP DISPENSER NOT MOUNTED TO WALL IN SALAD PREP AREA. REMOUNT SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FANS IN REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND MAIN BAR WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS BURNT OUT ABOVE MAIN COOKING AREA. REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED PORK HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.0 F AND 46.0 F INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER, HOWEVER MEAT WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.0 F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUUS FOODS VOLUNTRILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND/UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Dec 18, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 11, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1532906 DATED 4/15/15-#38- MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON THE TAYLOR MARGARITA MACHINE ON BOTH BAR(MAIN BAR AND SMALL BAR)TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN).
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Apr 15, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES IN THE REAR AREA WITH THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON THE TAYLOR MARGARITA MACHINE ON BOTH BAR(MAIN BAR AND SMALL BAR)TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE.
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Apr 8, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER(THE SMALLER ONE)WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND RUSTED SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. FROM REPORT #1401944 DATED 3/13/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES IN THE REAR AREA WITH THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: X3 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON THE TAYLOR MARGARITA MACHINE ON BOTH BAR(MAIN BAR AND SMALL BAR)TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP BEHIND BOTH BARS, MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN).
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Mar 13, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TWO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BY THE DISH WASHER INACCESSIBLE WITH A BIG FAN IN FRONT OF ONE SINK AND BROOMS AND MOB SINK CLEANER IN FRONT OF THE OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. PREMISES HAS OTHER HAND WASH SINKS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BARS (2). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE HALL WAY BY THE DISH WASHER ROOM, AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, MAIN BAR AND WAITRESS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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May 28, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FACILITY REUSING AND WASHING WINE BOTTLES FOR FRUIT JUICE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, MUST USE UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED PREOPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION. NO FOOD FOUND THAT WAS PACKAGED BY MACHINE AT THIS TIME. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES DRINKS NOT LIDED AT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONLY LIDED ONES.
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Nov 8, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bub City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bub City on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bub City?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bub City.
Has Bub City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bub City have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bub City means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bub City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bub City is inspected around two times per year on average.
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