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JAVA N MUG

3247 W BRYN MAWR AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JAVA N MUG has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 24, 2012. The most recent inspection, on February 6, 2025, recorded 5 infractions.

2 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food source, labelling and allergens and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 6, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2019. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on January 15, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 24 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on January 23, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 11 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on February 6, 2025. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. 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.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HAND SIGNAGE POSTED AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN PROPERLY.
    • 51. 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. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. 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.
    • 5. 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
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
    • 49. 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.
    • 51. 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. 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.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 33. 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
    • 35. 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.
    • 41. 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.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Kitchen shelving that exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. 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).
    • 34. 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).
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
  8. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. 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.
    • 33. 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST REMOVE FROST/ICE BUILD UP AT THE FREEZERS ON PREMISES.
    • 35. 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.
    • 43. 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.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 32. 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.
    • 33. 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.
  12. License

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CHEST COOLER.
    • 35. 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.
    • 36. 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.
    • 41. 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.

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