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GAFL
Athens, Clarke County

Bubble Cafe

247 E BROAD ST ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
97
Feb 4, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 972 violations
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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

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

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations
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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Scoops in 2 bulk spices stored with handle touching product.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations
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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations
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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

Jul 12, 2023

Followup

Score: 984 violations
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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bowl used as scoop in bulk tofu container. All scoops must have handle.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

To-go containers stacked at main line shelf not covered or inverted.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Metal bins stacked wet on clean dish shelf above 3-compartment sink. Allow to fully air-dry before stacking vertically.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Missing handle on soup well top - not in good repair.

Jun 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 725 violations
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2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee touch cooked chicken with bare hands. Corrective action (CA): Employees must not touch ready-to-eat (RTE) food items with bare hands (unless to be heat treated to 145F and procedure in place). All chicken touch discarded.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken stored over cantaloupe on shelf in walk-in cooler. CA: Raw chicken must be stored below and separate from all RTE foods, unwashed fruits and vegetables, and other raw animal foods. Chicken relocated to bottom shelf.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed one employee drink with no lid and one with no straw. CA: Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-service disposable cup with a lid and straw. Lid and straws added to drinks.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wash hands in front service prep sink. CA: Hands must be washed in hand wash sink only. Employee advised to wash hands in hand sink.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed open and prepped tofu in bowl, cooked chicken and fried chicken, all prepared yesterday 6/12, with no date mark on items. CA: RTE time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items must be labeled to indicate use or discard within 7 days. Verified cooked and prepped with person in charge (PIC) and items labeled.