Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant 16 times, with records going back to 2010. On Oct 24, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 24, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LOOSE FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING FAUCETS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK FOR THE REAR PREP AREA LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE OUTSIDE PATIO ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT SITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK, FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION ABOVE THE BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD SERVERS STACKING PLASTIC CUPS WITH SODA/WATER INSIDE SAID CUPS ALSO OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCUSS WITH SERVERS THAT LOWER FILLED CUP DRINKS CANNOT TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF CUPS STACKED ON TOP TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSULATION COVERING IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN, PINK COLORED LINE NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLY TRAPS TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Jul 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA(ONE ACROSS FROM THE THERMALIZING UNIT AND THE OTHER NEXT TO THE 4-DR REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES WITHOUT GROUT UNDER AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE LOW TEMP GLASS MACHINE AT THE BAR AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE AND DETTACHED CORNER WALL TRIM AND WALL PVC UNDER THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 4, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS ON WITH BARE HAND CONTACT AND NO: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE TOPPING A SEAFOOD DISH WITH CHEESE AND LEMONS USING BARE HANDS AND OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE FILLING A FRY BASKET WITH COOKED FRIES USING THEIR BARE HANDS. INFORMED ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Jun 28, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PULL OUT REFRIGERATORS ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND MAITAIN..
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN DUST ON THE CEILING AND FAN VENT COVER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 27, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 16, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAFOOD COOLER DRAWERS IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, OFF TRACK AND LOOSE GASKETS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Mar 27, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT SMALL SALAD COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED VARIOUS SALAD DRESSINGS STORED AT 45.8-46.8F, AND CHEESES STORED AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS AND ADJUST THE DOOR HINGES FOR THE SALAD COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
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Mar 22, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 20, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS ON SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF HANDSINK, BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK & SANITIZED SIDE DRAINBOARD OF DISHMACHINE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOORS OF BAR COOLERS & FAN GUARDS OF SAME COOLERS, MUST BE DRY & CLEAN. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND A DRAIN, RIGHT BY THE GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENT MUST BE FIXED (MISSING COVER & FAN IS BROKEN)- MUST MAINTAIN. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Aug 19, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY. ELIMINATE ANY AND ALL STANDING WATER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD MISSING AT REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SHEILDS OR TUBES WITH END CAPS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant on file is from Oct 24, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant.
Has Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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