Junebug Cafe
Last inspected: May 23, 2023
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Score
Junebug Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2019. The most recent visit was on May 23, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Junebug Cafe's record stops at May 23, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Junebug Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 23, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES ONLY HAS ONE PEST INSPECTION REPORT FROM THE LAST YEAR IN THE BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS PER YEAR AND TO KEEP THEM IN THE LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL RECENT PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Jun 8, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: MEAT PIE (125.7F) AND BEAN PIE (129.2F). ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR HIGHER. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1 POUND OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $25. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE UNABLE TO BE LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 07/24/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #58 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Jul 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUPS AT 86.9-92.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES INSIDE REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2OLBS DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES COST TO BE $85. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: PIC COULD NOT VERIFY PROPER COOLING PROCEDURE FOR SOUPS. OBSERVED SOUPS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 86.9-92.3F INSIDE COOLER. OPERATOR STATES SOUP COOKED IN MORNING BUT UNABLE TO VERIFY TIME OR RAPID COOLING PROCEDURE FOLLOWED. INSTRUCTED MUST RAPIDLY COOL COOKED TCS FOODS FROM 165F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND TO 41F WITHIN 4 HOURS. OPERATOR DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION # 22 FOR CITATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Nov 7, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 31, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: WATER UNDER PRESSURE MUST BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES,EQUIPMENT,NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR MANUALLY WASHING,RINSING,AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS AND ALL SINK COMPARTMENTS MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN REAR STORAGE/FURNACE ROOM NOT FINISHED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FINISHED WALLS SUCH THAT IS MAINTAINED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO UNIT,COFFE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Jun 11, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: WATER UNDER PRESSURE MUST BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES,EQUIPMENT,NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND HAVE IT POSTED AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SOAPS AT HAND WASHING SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON THE PREMISES.MUST BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C),NO CITATION ISSUED .
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER USED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO UNIT,COFFE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASH ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN REAR STORAGE/FURNACE ROOM NOT FINISHED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FINISHED WALLS SUCH THAT IS MAINTAINED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH GAP ALL ACROSS THE REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK WHICH IS NEXT TO FOOD PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Junebug Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Junebug Cafe on file is from May 23, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Junebug Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Junebug Cafe.
Has Junebug Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Junebug Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Junebug Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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