Bonchon

September 11, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings5

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A BOWL AND A PAN INSIDE OF SAID SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN CONDIMENT PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN,KIMCHI,RICE,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0 PPM'S BY 2- MALE EMPLOYEES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED THE FIRST MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING A BLENDER AND LID WITH A SOAPY TOWEL AND RINSED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING WATER AND THEN PLACED ON PREP TABLE TO USE AND THE OTHER ONE WASHED A BOWL THE SAME WAY AND USED IT TO PUT SAUCE INSIDE WITHOUT PROPERLY SETTING UP SINK TO SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE PROPERLY .
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON FRYER CABINET AND TOPSIDE LID OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNSED AND UNUSED COOLERS,GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK FROM FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DRIP TRAY AROUND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT TO REDUCE ODOR.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING ROOM AND BEHIND MOPSINK IN BASEMENT • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND STANDING ,POOLING WATER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA.
code 55

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