Hubble Hookah
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2021
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Hubble Hookah stretching back to 2011. Hubble Hookah was last inspected on Aug 4, 2021. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Hubble Hookah's record stops at Aug 4, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Hubble Hookah on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2269207 DATED:03/12/2019 #58--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.CORE VIOLATION Jun 12, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS (BAR, WASHROOMS).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Mar 12, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY /KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING FROM INTERIOR SIDES OF HOOD AT HOT LINE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE FROM HOOD AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Jun 29, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND SOME LITTER INSIDE BOILER ROOM.
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Jul 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 07/14/2015, REPORT # 1560166, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPING RAW WOOD TABLE AND SHELF BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE REAR AREA COOKING STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.--------MUST FIX LOW (HOT/COLD) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Jul 30, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Must provide a splash guard between exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Aug 15, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area under cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen area, and rear storage area not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen area, bathroom not clean, need cleaning.
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Nov 21, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES (NOTED KNIVES STORED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BAR AND IN REAR PREP AREA).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 22, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and in storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove supplies.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving not properly installed in corner behind 2 door cooler. Instructed to install rubber coving in corner and reseal existing coving along wallbase. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided in furnace room. Instructed to install light.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline not provided at soda dispenser holder. Instructed to install drainline for liquid waste.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Storage room not maintained or organized. Instructed to elevate all supplies 6 inches or higher off floor and away from wall and organized supplies on storage shelves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hubble Hookah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hubble Hookah on file is from Aug 4, 2021. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hubble Hookah?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hubble Hookah.
Has Hubble Hookah's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hubble Hookah have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hubble Hookah means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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