Junebug Cafe
4042 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 10, 2026
Junebug Cafe was last inspected on February 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
February 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the walk-in cooler. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed minor leaks at the handwashing sinks in the basement and dishwashing area. Also observed minor leak at the 1 compartment in dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of ice machine to be soiled with debris and other soils. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of debris and other soils and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of ice machine to be soiled with debris and other soils. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of debris and other soils and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drain pipe with a small leak underneath the prep sink in the rear prep area.. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed basement storage room with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize storage room and keep items eleveated off of floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floor drain underneath the three compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Insstructed the person in charge to clean floor drain and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.