Bonchon
Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for sanitation, other
2023-05-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER, SINK, AND STOVE TOP BEING STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 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.
2023-05-17 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE 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)....
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 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. NO CITATION IS...
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER, SINK, AND STOVE TOP BEING STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554601 DATED 4/20/2022: #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 "O...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2575874 DATED 5/15/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
2023-05-15 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 15 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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 ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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). C...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER, SINK, AND STOVE TOP BEING STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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 HAN...
2022-04-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON RECORD.
2022-04-12 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN OF WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON RECORD.
2020-10-13 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT MENS' TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CHIPPED WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE
2019-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 67.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OPERATE WITH CONTINUES AMOUNT OF HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. DURING INSPECTI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED -COS
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS AND CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 74.5F TO 75.8 IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD APPROX...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2018-10-03 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.14(N).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CITY CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501-11
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB OVER FRONT BAR AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
2018-09-27 Fail License CRITICAL 9 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATED ON SITE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION. NO COPIES ARE ACCEPTABLE.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.14(N).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CITY CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501-11.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
PREMISES HAS NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL. MUST PROVIDE SERVICE AND MAINATIN COMPLETE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #6-501.111.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT CHEMICALS FOR WASH,RINSE OR SANITIZING. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #4-204.117.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
PREMISES HAS NO PROOF OF DUMPSTER SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #5-501.15.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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