Bubble Cafe

247 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Bubble Cafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Bubble Cafe squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Dust and grease build-up on ceilings and wall next to right side of vent hood in main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed few bins stacked wet on clean dish shelf over 3-compartment sink. Person in charge (PIC) single stacked bins to air dry properly.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed prepped containers of pudding in poke make table bottom with no label to indicate 7-day discard. Corrective action (CA): Ready-to-eat (RTE) time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be marked to be discarded by 7 days maximum. Verified prep date and items marked.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed cup of utensils stored in lukewarm water on drink prep counter (if stored in water, must be running water or hot water >135F. Bowl used as scoop in bulk flour container on dry storage shelf.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Metal bins stacked wet on clean dish shelf over 3-compartment sink.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Scoops in 2 bulk spices stored with handle touching product.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Dust buildup on ceilings next to hood in main kitchen and on sides of hood.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink out of unapproved container in kitchen (no straw, took off top to drink). Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-use disposable cup with lid and straw. Removed from kitchen.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Inspection report posted too high and on wall at counter where customer cannot get within 1' (1 foot) for readability.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Stack of small single-service containers on shelf at line not covered or inverted to protect from contamination. Person in charge (PIC) inverted items.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed working container of white powder (chicken base powder) not labeled to identify contents. Contents identified and labeled.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee bag stored on box of single-service forks on storage shelf. Bag relocated.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bubble Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bubble Cafe on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bubble Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bubble Cafe.

How does Bubble Cafe compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Bubble Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Athens average of 88.

Has Bubble Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bubble Cafe 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 Bubble Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bubble Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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