What is Bristol Lounge/john's Liquor And Deli's health inspection score?

Bristol Lounge/john's Liquor And Deli has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bristol Lounge/john's Liquor And Deli last inspected?

Bristol Lounge/john's Liquor And Deli was last inspected on March 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bristol Lounge/john's Liquor And Deli have?

Bristol Lounge/john's Liquor And Deli has 33 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bristol Lounge/john's Liquor And Deli safe to eat at?

Bristol Lounge/john's Liquor And Deli has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Bristol Lounge/john's Liquor And Deli serve?

Bristol Lounge/john's Liquor And Deli serves Deli cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bristol Lounge/john's Liquor And Deli

Name: Bristol Lounge/john's Liquor And Deli
Address: 3084-3086 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 81

3084-3086 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

Deli•North Center

Ranked #286 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 70% of deli restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Mar 21, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3084-3086 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

3 inspections

7 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

Mar

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jul

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Complaint

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
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

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
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
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND 4 BURNER STOVE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE DELI COOLER AND INSIDE REAR MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY PIPES BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLASTIC STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILDUP INSIDE REAR MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY THE EXIT DOOR) WITH LITTER ON GROUND.

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
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).

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK SAME LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET PLUMBING FIXTURES IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED AT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CORNER WALLS BROKEN BRICK AREA NEAR THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT REAR BEER/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med10 Basic

14 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (WASHROOMS).

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
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.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
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.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−45 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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