7 Brew Coffee
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
7 Brew Coffee has been inspected four times since 2025. 7 Brew Coffee was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which 7 Brew Coffee's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed all-purpose spray bottle stored next to clean, dry bottle caps during inspection. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use article. Clean items relocated away from chemicals during inspection.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bags of trash stored on ground of refuse enclosure. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Trash bags properly disposed of during inspection.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple stacks of single-serve lids stored with food/lip contact surface exposed to contamination. Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Single-serve lids correctly reorganized during inspection.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
78
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees improperly wash their hands during inspection. To avoid recontaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door. Employees re-washed hands during inspection and manager gave instruction to all employees on proper handwashing.
511-6-1.03(5)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils and nozzles soaking in sanitizing solution stored next to clean, dry bottle caps during inspection. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use article. Clean items relocated away from chemicals during inspection.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing solution in three-compartment sink testing at 0 ppm. Sanitizing solution remade during inspection and still tested at 0ppm. Manager instructed to use chlorine agent until sink can be repaired. Solution remade and tested with chlorine test strips during inspection.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple half gallons of milk stored open and uncovered in reach-in cooler in main kitchen. Caps shall be retained to protect consumer food from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed door to dry storage area and walk-in cooler open and unattended. Doors shall be solid, self-closing, tight-fitting, and/or shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Door closed during inspection.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
61
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees not properly washing hands. Employees should be instructed on proper handwashing procedures.
511-6-1.03(5)(b)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employees preform the following actions: touch body/face/hair, take trash out, and touch cleaning tools without washing their hands before returning to touch food prep tools and prepare food. All employees instructed to wash hands during inspection.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed five chemical bottles stored with spray nozzle pointing towards food prep areas. Chemical bottles moved during inspection.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed five chemical bottles without common name on bottle. Identification added during inspection.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand drying provision dispenser jammed and unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser corrected during inspection.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no available procedure or chemical for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing solution in three compartment sink testing at 0 ppm. Sanitizing solution remade during inspection.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no available employee health policy. Employee able to retrieve information at end of inspection.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee drinks not in single use single service containers without straw stored on food storage and prep surfaces. Drinks relocated during inspection
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
37
May 12, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 7 Brew Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 7 Brew Coffee on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 7 Brew Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 7 Brew Coffee.
How does 7 Brew Coffee compare to other restaurants in Sharpsburg?
7 Brew Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Sharpsburg average of 90.
Has 7 Brew Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 7 Brew Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 7 Brew Coffee 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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