BUBBLE CREAM received a score of 84 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 26, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: BUBBLE CREAM
Location: 3983 LAVISTA RD TUCKER, GA 30084, DeKalb County
Inspection date: October 26, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 84/B
Inspector: Niasia Rouse
Permit number: FS044-886021
Inspection findings
4-2A – food stored covered
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed kataifi uncovered on counter. Observed toppings (rainbow sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles, etc) uncovered. Observed cones with coverings in cone holders. CA: Foods must be stored covered by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. COS: All items were covered with a lid.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed 2 brown chocolate moldings in 3 compartment sink with white residue on them. Observed 1 cake white molding/pan with grease build up in the crease of the pan. Observed utensils in the dipper well without running water. Observed ice cream making machine unclean with flies on the machine and dried ice cream stains inside and outside of the machine. Observed cone holder unclean with build up of food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles. Discussed with PIC that she had just come in to work minutes before inspection commenced, and she hasn’t been in the store for two days prior to inspection.
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) – chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed container of chlorine that was used to clean ice cream dispenser at a concentration of 200 ppm. CA: Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or 2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. COS: The chlorine sanitizer was diluted to 50 ppm
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) – single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed a plastic milk gallon container with milk in it that had a passed expired date. PIC stated that she made milk for ice cream inside of the milk container. CA: 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed counters throughout the main kitchen and front food service unclean with food debris and stains. Observed sliding doors of ice cream reach in freezers with food debris. CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: PIC cleaned the counters
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed floors and walls in main kitchen and front food service unclean with food stains and debris. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed two live nymph german roaches in main kitchen. Observed 5 flies flying in front and main kitchen. Observed trash and clutter throughout the facility. CA: Pests should be controlled by: 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Discussed with PIC that they need to deep clean the facility and discard any and all equipment, foods, and utensils that are no longer in use, expired, etc.
General inspector comments
Observed:
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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