Bonchon

October 22, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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,CORN,RICE,SLAW,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:46 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 20LBS. COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS-106.5F.60LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-129.9F.35LBS. COOKED CHICKEN LEGS-124.8F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY PIC.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.115LBS.$300.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 128.5F WITH TCS COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT ON UNIT NOW AIR TEMPERATURE IS 137.5F.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 33
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. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND BOXES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/22/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
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. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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 . • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK FROM FAUCET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS. • 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING ROOM AND BEHIND MOPSINK IN BASEMENT. • 6-201.11: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING,FLOOR DRAINS, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND STANDING ,POOLING WATER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 19, 2025: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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