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JUNEBUG CAFE L.L.C. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

JUNEBUG CAFE L.L.C. (AKA: JUNEBUG CAFE) 4042 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO 60641 Restaurant
February 5, 2025 Canvass License #2923829
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE BASEMENT AREA 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP FROM PREP SINK AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS SUCH AS HAND SOAP OR DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FAR REAR CORNER OF THE BASEMENT AREA (BEHIND WATER HEATER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA(S), CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND FOLLOW ALL PEST CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEST ABATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY: ICE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE BURIED BENEATH ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE, STIRRING SPOONS STORED IN STILL, ROOM-TEMPERATURE WATER AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE OR WITH HANDLE STICKING OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY: ICE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE BURIED BENEATH ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE, STIRRING SPOONS STORED IN STILL, ROOM-TEMPERATURE WATER AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE OR WITH HANDLE STICKING OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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