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Food For Thought: Coffee shop shut down, then reopens after health inspection
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Christy Hartin , KCBD News
· August 21, 2026
· 9 min read
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A popular coffee shop is back open after it was forced to temporarily close after it failed its latest health inspection, and another coffee shop brews up a perfect score. 7Brew at 7403 Milwaukee had 31 violations. They were forced to close for 24 hours and correct their v...
Key takeaway 7Brew at 7403 Milwaukee had 31 violations.
Why this matters in The Lubbock
The temporary closure of 7Brew coffee shop due to health inspection violations raises concerns about food safety in Lubbock's local businesses. With 31 violations, including issues with sanitation, employee hygiene, and pest control, it's clear that the shop had significant problems to address. The fact that only one employee had a food handler certification available is particularly troubling, suggesting a lack of prioritization of food safety knowledge among staff. As a city surrounded by the greater Lubbock metro, residents expect a certain level of quality and safety in their local establishments. The swift reopening of 7Brew after correcting its violations is a positive step, but it remains to be seen whether the shop will maintain its improved standards over time. Lubbock residents will be watching to see if the city's health inspection protocols are sufficient to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: KCBD News ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A popular coffee shop is back open after it was forced to temporarily close after it failed its latest health inspection, and another coffee shop brews up a perfect score. 7Brew at 7403 Milwaukee had 31 violations. They were forced to close for 24 hours and correct their v...
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