JUN 6
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FON FON CHINESE CUSINE.
EAT. 81/100
8253 S KEDZIE AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 6, 2025 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
JAN 132025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
MAY 202024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/RESIDUE ON HANDLES OF DISPENSING SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
MAR 212023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.
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APR 272022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2022
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 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.#51 LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#47 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD STAINS AND BUILD UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #41 ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 32021PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2021
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE MARKED WITH THE COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COVERED AT ALL TIMES.
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.
JUN 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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 VIOLATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
NOV 72019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
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.
SEP 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.B OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 42018FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2018
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.B OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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