Chicago
81
EAT

Fon Fon Chinese Cusine

8253 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652 · Ashburn · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
81/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
12
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-06
Pass Rate
58%
2 failures
Score
81/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-06-06
Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2018)
Sanitation issues found across 24 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 24×
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Food Temperature serious 10×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-06-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARBOARD BADLY STAINED, LINING THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE MOLD BUILD UP AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED IN COOLING UNIT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE WOK STATION WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE SPLATTER AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING STATION AND ON THE PIPES FOR WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-01-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

2024-05-20 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE STANDING WATER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (EX. HOT WATER AT LEAST 135F OR ON A CLEAN SURFACE)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/RESIDUE ON HANDLES OF DISPENSING SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

2023-03-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING OUT ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOODS UNDER RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT DEEP FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.

2022-05-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-04-27 Fail Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER; BEEF AT 50F, CHICKEN AT 50.1F, SHRIMP AT 50.2F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF FOOD AT $75. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT 50.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY V...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510752 DATED:06/03/2021 NOT CORRECTED; #53 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COVERED AT ALL TIMES.#55 FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANI...

2021-06-03 Pass Canvass
8
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE MARKED WITH THE COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD STAINS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL HANDLES AND DOORS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COVERED AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

2020-06-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROX 30-LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF , 64.0F, AND 67.0F INSIDE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAINED COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS REMOVED BY ( PIC) AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $60.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLAT...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED APPROX (2)- 40-LB PANS OF CHICKEN AT 29.0F BEING IMPROPERLY UNTHAWED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO UNTHAWED INSIDE COOLER.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

2019-11-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF BEAN SPROUTS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-02-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, 57.2 F AND CHICKEN 53.1 F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES/COLD HOLDING. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING FOR TCS FOODS SHOULD BE 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE DEPOSITS, DUST, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER AREAS OF THE FACILITY AS WELL AS ON THE FLOOR AREA NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION # 58 FROM REPORT #2213861 DATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #58 ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

2018-09-05 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF THE ITEM AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.B OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2018-09-04 Fail License
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.11 OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (METAL STEM ) FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF THE ITEM AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 OBSERVED NO TEST KIT ON PREMISES FOR TESTING CHLORINE SANITIZER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.12 OBSERVED NO HOT WATER HOT WATER TANK WENT OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.B OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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