Java N Mug
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
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Public records show 13 inspections at Java N Mug stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Java N Mug trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN PROPERLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HAND SIGNAGE POSTED AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA ,BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 3, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH CHEST FREEZER AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 30, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND REACH IN CHEST FREEZER AND MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PILE OF CLUTTER IN REAR YARD. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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May 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Kitchen shelving that exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving, and storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND FROZEN PANINI SANDWICHES IN FREEZER NOT LABELED OR DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WAFFLE MAKER AND PANINI MACHINE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD AND SPLASHES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FROST/ICE BUILD UP AT THE FREEZERS ON PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS IN COUNTER TOPS.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of front counter cabinet shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Apr 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP SINK IN PREP AREA BY THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEANED AND STAINED WITH DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / PAINT SAID AREA.
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Jan 24, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CHEST COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH PUTTING THE CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR MUST BE ABLE TO VERIFY THE CATCH BASIN LOCATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD EMPTY BOXES, PIECES OF WOOD, DECORATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT /INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Aug 30, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: GARAGE DOOR WITH A GAP AT THE BOTTOM MIDDLE PART AND RIGHT CORNER OVER AN INCH ,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR.(2 REACH IN FREEZER WITH FROZEN FOODS INSIDE THE GARAGE).CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WATER SIPPING FROM THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE MIDDLE SINK TO 3RD SINK. ALSO DIVIDER HAS A PLUMBER'S POTTY.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PLUMBER'S POTTY AND WELD THE BOTTOM OF THE DIVIDER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. NO GREASE TRAP NOTED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND ALL REACH IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL THE WET WRAPPING PAPER AND EMPTY BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 16, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: found some food items not properly dated/ labeled in cooler, must date and label all food items in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, storage shelving, inside of front counter cabinets not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).kitchen cabinet shelving not clean needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: damaged foor kitchen tiles in prep area, shall be replaced. floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving, storage room not clean need cleaning. floors in rear storage area , floors in bsmt., need cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: damage/stained ceiling tiles in prep, bathroom shall be replaced.walls in mens bathroom need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in kitchen prep area, not clean need cleaning. light shields in bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area need cleaning. exhaust vents in bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Java N Mug last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Java N Mug on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Java N Mug?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Java N Mug.
Has Java N Mug's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Java N Mug have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Java N Mug means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Java N Mug inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Java N Mug is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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