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Bonchon

September 19, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings3

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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
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
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 : 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: 6-202.15 : 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: 3-305.11 : 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: 4-501.11 : 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: 4-601.11(C) : 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: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK FROM FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.13 : 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. • -201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. • 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING ROOM AND BEHIND MOPSINK IN BASEMENT
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 11, 2025: 10 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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