Bubble&Brew

712 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2023

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Bubble&Brew is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bubble&Brew dates to Apr 14, 2023.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Management, food employee and conditional employee” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2023

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM WAS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 3, 2023

License

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE/TEA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED INSIDE THIS AREA TO ALLOW FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE THAT MEETS FOOD CODE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM WAS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHROOM AND DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bubble&Brew last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bubble&Brew on file is from Apr 14, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bubble&Brew?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bubble&Brew.

Has Bubble&Brew's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bubble&Brew have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bubble&Brew 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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