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THE BRISTOL

2152 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE BRISTOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571435

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRISTOL · 2152 N DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442014

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRISTOL · 2152 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND GARBAGE CONTAINER AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN LID AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. OBSERVED BOKEN LID AT THE VEGETABLE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493547

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRISTOL · 2152 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON FIRST FLOOR BAR COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION IN CORNERS OF FLOORS BEHIND THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON DISHMACHINE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493301

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRISTOL · 2152 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369736

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRISTOL · 2152 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE BEER AND WINE LOCATED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND/UNDER DISHMACHINE. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN ON CEILING OF MENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234784

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRISTOL · 2152 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SECOND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, RESURFACE BROKEN BRICK BASEMENT FLOOR, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND ADJUST THRESHOLD REAR DOOR AREA

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634578

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRISTOL · 2152 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: STILL PENDING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STILL PENDING

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STILL PENDING

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634472

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRISTOL · 2152 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE THE 1ST,2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS OF THE RESTAURANT.FOUND REAR DOOR TO KITCHEN WHILE FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED DURING THIS INSPECTION.MANAGEMENT CLOSED DOOR AT THIS TIME.MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND REAR GARBAGE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS OVERFLOWING TRASH DUMPSTERS,EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID OF GREASE DUMPSTER SOURCE OF FEED FOR RODENTS,CLUTTERED CONDITIONS SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS,NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH THEIR CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AND ) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT NUMBER 276993 6/29/10--32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST WRAP OR IN-CASE HUGE SEWER PIPE LINES THAT RUN THROUGH STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT.PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN ON 2ND FL.BAR. 09/29/2010 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN STAIR WELLS UNDER STAIRCASE WITH LOTS OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT. 09/29/2010 41 All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF ICE-MACHINE. 09/29/2010 42 All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD IN KITCHEN WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED MUST RESTRAINED HAIR WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED 09/29/2010 --MUST CORRECT.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.CLEAN MULTI USE DISHWARE IN KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE MUST REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ELECTRIC OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK 1ST FLOOR BAR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
276993

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BRISTOL · 2152 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST WRAP OR IN-CASE HUGE SEWER PIPE LINES THAT RUN THROUGH STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT.PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN ON 2ND FL.BAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN STAIR WELLS UNDER STAIRCASE WITH LOTS OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE AND OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF ICE-MACHINE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD IN KITCHEN WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED MUST RESTRAINED HAIR WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED

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575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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