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Java N Mug

3247 W BRYN MAWR AVE, Chicago, IL 60659 · Cook County

44cited violations
0serious tier
10inspections
10tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2137144
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025150
2019180
2018150
2017120
2016140
2015140
2014150
2013270
2012140

Inspections

  1. Feb 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD (MILK) IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HAND SIGNAGE POSTED AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

  2. Jan 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL SHELVINGS UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND THRU-OUT FRNT COUNTER DIRTY. WITH DUST AND COFFEE DEBRIS. SELVINGS THRU-OUT THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA ,BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jan 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      ALL SHELVING UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT FRONT COUNTER DIRTY WITH COFFEE DEBRIS. SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN, UNDER COFFEE SYRUPS DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWEL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ABOVE TWO DOOR CUT FRUIT COOLER. MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR CUT FRUIT COOLER DIRTY. GLASS JARS FOR POWDER DRINK ADDITIVES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND HAND SINK. MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE REAR BOX FREEZER AND BETWEEN FREEZER AND MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND UNDER HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WALL AT THE MOP SINK, BOX FREEZER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CHIPPING PLASTER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  4. Mar 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN SHELVES OF COUNTER TOP AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION WITH COFFEE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      NOTED LOOSE TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH CHEST FREEZER AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

  5. Mar 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED POWDERS FOR BUBBLE TEAS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHIN CARDBOARD BOX. BUBBLE TEA CONTAINERS NEED TO BE STORED IN A BOX THAT IS NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREA UNCLEAN SHELVING WITH SYRUPS FOR COFFEE FLAVORS, ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT, OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN ,OBSERVED GASKETS FOR REACH IN CHEST FREEZER UNCLEAN, OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED PANINI MAKER UNCLEAN. CLEEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED WALL BEHIND REACH IN CHEST FREEZER AND MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED PILE OF CLUTTER IN REAR YARD. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

  6. May 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Kitchen shelving that exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving, and storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

  7. Apr 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND FROZEN PANINI SANDWICHES IN FREEZER NOT LABELED OR DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WAFFLE MAKER AND PANINI MACHINE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD AND SPLASHES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST REMOVE FROST/ICE BUILD UP AT THE FREEZERS ON PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPAIR MOLDY AND BROKEN WALL BASE AT THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS IN COUNTER TOPS.

  8. Sep 10, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Non food contact surfaces of front counter cabinet shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of kitchen cabinet shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced, floors in kitchen area by furnace area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

  9. Apr 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND MOP SINK IN PREP AREA BY THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND CHEST FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED A WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FREEZER AND FOOD CONTAINERS FROM SAID AREA OR PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE ON WALL AND FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEANED AND STAINED WITH DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / PAINT SAID AREA.

  10. Jan 24, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CHEST COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST FINISH PUTTING THE CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR MUST BE ABLE TO VERIFY THE CATCH BASIN LOCATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST DISCARD EMPTY BOXES, PIECES OF WOOD, DECORATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT /INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.