Double Bubble

6036 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 15 inspections at Double Bubble stretching back to 2012. Double Bubble was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “allergen training as required”, showing up four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Double Bubble is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN ON EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT MAIN BAR/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jun 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Nov 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR EQUIPMENT STORAGE/FREEZER UNIT ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2023
License
No violations found.
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Mar 15, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 12, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3)-- PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2568186 ON 12-7-22. #39- 3-305.14 STILL OBSERVED AN EXHAUST HOOD ON THE FACILITIES PATIO AND NO DOCUMENTATION THAT GAS FOR OUTDOOR GRILL WAS DISCONNECTED. MUST REMOVE THE THE EXHAUST HOOD FROM THE PREMISES AND DISCONNECT THE GAS LINE INSTALLED FOR THE GRILL. #25-- 3-603.11 NOTED ON MENU ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING HALF-POUND BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITH THE WRITTEN ADVISORY STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." ALSO, IT MUST DISCLOSE THE FOOD ITEMS (BURGERS ONLY) ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). ALL ITEMS INCLUDING SAUSAGE'S DISCLOSED AND REMINDED THAT IT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST PROPERLY PROVIDE AN ACCURATE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: : 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR CLOSET NEAR WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ELEVATION MEANS MUST MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA THROUGHOUT IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 7, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. #39- 3-305.14 STILL OBSERVED AN OUTDOOR GRILL ON THE FACILITIES PATIO, NOT PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE/COOK ALL BURGERS, HOT DOGS, ETC. ON THE INDOOR GRILL IN THE APPROVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE THE OUTDOOR GRILL FROM THE PREMISES AND DISCONNECT THE GAS LINE INSTALLED FOR THE GRILL AND REMOVE THE EXHAUST HOOD. #25-- 3-603.11 NOTED ON MENU ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING HALF-POUND BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITH THE WRITTEN ADVISORY STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." ALSO, IT MUST DISCLOSE THE FOOD ITEMS (BURGERS ONLY) ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). ALL ITEMS INCLUDING SAUSAGE'S DISCLOSED AND REMINDED THAT IT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST PROPERLY PROVIDE AN ACCURATE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: : 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR CLOSET NEAR WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ELEVATION MEANS MUST MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA THROUGHOUT IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Nov 30, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS CHILI ON SITE IN REFRIGERATION AT 40.4 FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES THE CHILI IS MADE/PREPARED IN OWNERS HOME AND AT THIS TIME ONLY SERVED ON SUNDAYS. CHILI NOTED ON PRINTED MENU. REVIEWED ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE PREPARED ON SITE OR PREPARED AT AN APPROVED LICENSED FACILITY. CHILI DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: THE OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING HALF-POUND BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITH THE WRITTEN ADVISORY STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." ALSO, IT MUST DISCLOSE THE FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS BEING SERVED TO CUSTOMERS COOKED ON AN OUTDOOR GRILL ON THE FACILITIES PATIO, NOT PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE/COOK ALL BURGERS, HOT DOGS, ETC. ON THE INDOOR GRILL IN THE APPROVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE THE OUTDOOR GRILL FROM THE PREMISES AND DISCONNECT THE GAS LINE INSTALLED FOR THE GRILL AND REMOVE THE EXHAUST HOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS BURGERS WERE NOTED BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HAND WASHING SINK TO BE USED FOR THE BAR/FOOD PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK FILLED AND BEING USED TO STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. REVIEWED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR CLOSET NEAR WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NO LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER THE STEAMTABLE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA THROUGHOUT IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 11, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING HALF POUND BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." ALSO MUST DISCLOSE THE FOOD ITEMS ON MENU WITH AN ASTERIK THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE SODA POP MACHINE GUN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 8, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN FREEZER INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR,REPLACE.ALSO NO HANDLE AT SAME UNIT,NEED TO PROVIDE RUSTY METAL SHEET IN FRONT OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. RUSTY BASE INSIDE THE BEER KEG COOLER UNDER THE BAR COUNTER REMOVE/REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OBSERVED A LOT OF STORED FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS ON TOP THE FLAT GRILL,WERE FOOD IS COOKED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ND RELOCATE ITEMS,SURFACE MUST BE KEPT CLEANED .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE MINERAL AROUND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN FREEZER AT STORAGE AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SPILLAGE BUILD-UP NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN ,MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REPLACE.BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AT CRAWL SPACE NEED TO REPAIR. REMOVE FROM FLOOR ACCUMULATION OF MINERAL BUILDUP(SHAPED AS A CONE)FROM PIPE UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLES ON WALL UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR EXPOSED HAND SINK,HOWEVER UTENSILS(LONG HANDLE SERVING SPOON,LADLES,FOOD TONGUE,KNIFE)ALSO GLASSES,MEASURE CUPS AND MEASURE SPOONS,AREA STORED ON BOTH SIDE OF DRAIN BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. F A UNIT IS ALREADY INSTALLED ON PREMISES MUST KNOWN LOCATION. LEAKING WATER PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR NEED TO REPAIR
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR UNDER ICE MACHINE(LOOSE FLOOR TILE). MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE RACKS AT THE GRILL ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR TOP GASKET OF THE 2-DRAFT BOX DOORS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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Nov 21, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BAR UNDER AND AROUND COUNTER TOP AND STEAMTABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT BAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Double Bubble last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Double Bubble on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Double Bubble?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Double Bubble.

Has Double Bubble's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Double Bubble have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Double Bubble 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 Double Bubble inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Double Bubble is inspected roughly once per year on average.