Bristol Lounge/John's Liquor and Deli
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2025
95
Score
Bristol Lounge/John's Liquor and Deli appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Bristol Lounge/John's Liquor and Deli's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 21, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOORS IN BAR AREA TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON WALL BEHIND HANDWASHING SINK AND ON SHELVING UNIT BELOW MICROWAVE IN CASH REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC HAVE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE 03/20/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOORS IN BAR AREA TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS (2) IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Jul 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 BURNER STOVE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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May 15, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE DELI COOLER AND INSIDE REAR MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY PIPES BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLASTIC STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILDUP INSIDE REAR MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY THE EXIT DOOR) WITH LITTER ON GROUND.
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Nov 10, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Nov 7, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2566211 DATED: 10/31/2022 WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES; OBSERVED OVER 200 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR BEER/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE PALLETS ALONG THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT STORAGE RACKS/REFRIGERATION UNITS AND (1) DEAD RODENT OBSERVED UNDER STORAGE SHELF IN SAME LOCATION.ALSO APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ALONG THE FRONT CLUTTERED CORNERED WINDOW LEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK SAME LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET PLUMBING FIXTURES IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED AT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CORNER WALLS BROKEN BRICK AREA NEAR THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT REAR BEER/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY REAR BEER STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 31, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED PORK CONTAINERS)IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEARLY DATE MARK ALL REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE REAR CLUTTERED BEER STORAGE ROOM AND DRY STORAGE SHELFS,AND INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK SAME LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH WITH FOOD DEBRI SPILLAGE/LITTER AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY REAR BEER STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (WASHROOMS).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jul 21, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WINDOW OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PERMANENTLY AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNUSED FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND VARIOUS UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Jul 14, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON COUNTER ABOVE DELI COOLER: CHICKEN AT 108.1F, RIBS AT 94.2F, PORK CHOPS AT 110.6F, PIEROGIS AT 122.3F, SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS AT 110.8F, MASHED POTATOES AT 76.8F, AND COOKED POTATOES AT 76.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR BEER STORAGE AND FURNACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED NEXT TO REAR PREP AREA DISCONNECTED FROM WATER LINE AND UNABLE TO BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DELI PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE DUE TO AN EMPLOYEE WASHING A POT INSIDE IT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE DUE TO A RAG BEING STORED IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCOLORED ALUMINIUM FOIL COVERING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WINDOW OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PERMANENTLY AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNUSED FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND VARIOUS UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Jan 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE MEATS IN FREEZERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SURFACES OF PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF SURFACES, SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTER AND INSIDE FRYER ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FOOD WALK IN COOLER FAN COVER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER, VENTILATION HOOD FILTER ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD WALK IN COOLER FAN COVER.
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Apr 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING IMPROPER METAL STEM THEROMETER, USING MEAT OVEN THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE PROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES INSIDE WALK IN FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 17, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING IMPROPER METAL STEM THEROMETER, USING MEAT OVEN THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE PROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES INSIDE WALK IN FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR INSIDE UNUSED STORAGE ROOM AND 3 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Nov 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS INSIDE STAND UP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL/DATE FOODS INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER AND USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR MEATS INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL AS SHELF COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FOOD WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS IN FOOD WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT SIDE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL COLD AND HOT PUSH BUTTONS NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE SAID HANDWASH BOWL HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO 15 SECONDS CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER TIME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 19, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL BEHIND BAR WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bristol Lounge/John's Liquor and Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bristol Lounge/John's Liquor and Deli on file is from Mar 21, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bristol Lounge/John's Liquor and Deli?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Bristol Lounge/John's Liquor and Deli.
Has Bristol Lounge/John's Liquor and Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bristol Lounge/John's Liquor and Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bristol Lounge/John's Liquor and Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bristol Lounge/John's Liquor and Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bristol Lounge/John's Liquor and Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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