What is Hubble Hookah Lounge's health inspection score?

Hubble Hookah Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hubble Hookah Lounge last inspected?

Hubble Hookah Lounge was last inspected on June 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hubble Hookah Lounge have?

Hubble Hookah Lounge has 22 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hubble Hookah Lounge safe to eat at?

Yes, Hubble Hookah Lounge has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Hubble Hookah Lounge

Name: Hubble Hookah Lounge
Address: 3308 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 90

3308 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #190 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jun 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

57%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3308 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, IL 60634

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

May

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18--OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/17/2022, REPORT #2555931. #58--FOUND FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. HOT WATER IS CAPPED OFF. MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/17/2022, REPORT #2555931. #58--FOUND FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med5 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH VOMIT SPILL KIT SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EMPLOYEE USE RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 47.OF. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER. MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 41F OR LESS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELING.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND WORN HANDLES AT BOTH HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AND BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND GAS BROILER/TOASTER NOT COMPLETELY UNDER EXHAUST HOOD.MUST MOVE UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
'NO SMOKING' SIGN NOT POSTED AT ENTRANCE. MANAGER POSTED 'NO SMOKING SIGN DURING INSPECTION. NO SMOKING, INCLUDING HOOKAH PIPES, ALLOWED INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. 7-32-020(B).

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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