Bon Bon Sandwiches

September 16, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED A PAPER TOWEL FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (10#'S RAW PORK AT 58.2 AND TOFU AT 75.2F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.2F - 75.2F LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS 28#'S WITH A VALUE OF 1,800.00 AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41°F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND SUMP PUMP LID, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WOOD STAIRS, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. NOTED OVER 150 SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, DINING ROOMS, AND BASEMENT AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/16/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. NOTED GASKETS ON ALL COLD HOLDING ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND DEEP CLEAN OTHERS • OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE NON FOOD GRADE BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPONENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. NOTED WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND FLOOR ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED THE LID OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTEWATER BACKING UP THROUGH THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN. BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS. • OBSERVED 3 COMPARMENT SINKS LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN • OBSERVED THE BASEBOARDS PEELING OFF WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN • OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR, UTILITY SINK ROOM, REAR PREP, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2601918 CONDUCTED ON 08/29/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51- 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED. #55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS. (CHIPPING PAINT)MUST REPAIR PAINT. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 29, 2024: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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