Bonchon

May 15, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO SOAP IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS LIKE CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARREHA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR OF COOK LINE BEING USED TO ABSORB GREASE AND CLING WRAP ON COUNTER BY WARMER LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
code 39
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY USES DDBSA SANITIZER FOR POTS AND PANS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BUT DOES NOT HAVE DDBSA TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DDBSA TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH SPRAYER SINK LOCATED NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND SINK COMING OFF WALL IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF COOKING AREA AND ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER, SINK, AND STOVE TOP BEING STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554601 DATED 4/20/2022: #53 5-501.17 "OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN." #57 2-102.13 "OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." #58 2-102.13 "OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON RECORD." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

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Compared with Pass on April 20, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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