Bonchon
Troubled record — failed 4 of 10 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
2025-10-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 13 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK FROM FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK FROM FAUCET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING ROOM AND BEHIND MOPSINK IN BASEMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2025-10-22 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 18 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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 ISSUE...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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 FOOD...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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 ISSUE...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK FROM FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK FROM FAUCET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING ROOM AND BEHIND MOPSINK IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2025-09-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 12 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE PROPERLY .
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK FROM FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING ROOM AND BEHIND MOPSINK IN BASEMENT
2025-09-11 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 18 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN CONDIMENT PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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 T...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE PROPERLY .
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK FROM FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DRIP TRAY AROUND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT TO REDUCE ODOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING ROOM AND BEHIND MOPSINK IN BASEMENT
2024-12-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-11-26 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F TO SAID HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2024-11-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITAT...
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE SPRAYER IN DISH MACHINE AREA TO CLEAN HANDS. HAND WASHING MAY ONLY OCCUR IN THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES ONLY WASH HANDS IN HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSU...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F TO SAID HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY LEAKING FROM CEILING IN DINING ROOM OF FACILITY. WATER IS LEAKING ON FLOORS, CHAIRS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS LEAK.
2023-11-21 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND SINK AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
2023-10-06 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2023-08-21 Pass License 3 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX ON FLOOR USED AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IN BOTH CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS ARE BROKEN AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IS MISSING LATCH TO SECURE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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