Bon Bon Sandwiches

2333 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Bon Bon Sandwiches has been inspected 25 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 20 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bon Bon Sandwiches is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (10#'S RAW PORK AT 58.2 AND TOFU AT 75.2F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.2F - 75.2F LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS 28#'S WITH A VALUE OF 1,800.00 AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41�F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTEWATER BACKING UP THROUGH THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN. BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPONENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED A PAPER TOWEL FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2601918 CONDUCTED ON 08/29/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51- 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED. #55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS. (CHIPPING PAINT)MUST REPAIR PAINT. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND SUMP PUMP LID, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WOOD STAIRS, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. NOTED OVER 150 SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, DINING ROOMS, AND BASEMENT AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/16/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. NOTED GASKETS ON ALL COLD HOLDING ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND DEEP CLEAN OTHERS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE NON FOOD GRADE BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. NOTED WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND FLOOR ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LID OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR, UTILITY SINK ROOM, REAR PREP, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEBOARDS PEELING OFF WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARMENT SINKS LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 29, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD ITEMS WITH NO LABELING.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT)MUST REPAIR PAINT.
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86
May 3, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2552932 DATED ON 03/15/22 NOT CORRECTED- #49 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, AND MICROWAVE AND #55 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MOLDY AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT AT REAR PREP AREA ABOVE COOKLINE AND ONE LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID LOCATIONS.
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86
Mar 15, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE HEAVILY SCORED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, AND MICROWAVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MOLDY AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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82
May 8, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE STOVE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.3F. NO TCS FOODS WERE OBSERVED IN THE REFRIGERATOR AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD (LETTUCE) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING A READY-TO-EAT SPRING ROLL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AND ATTRACTING RODENT ACTIVITY AND BURROWS IN THE ALLEY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FENCE AT THE ALLEY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SINGLE USE TAKE OUT CONTAINERS NOT STORED INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TAKE OUT CONTAINERS.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONGSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 17, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE AND OVEN,1- EYE STOVE,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Jul 15, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2213966 9/16/18 NOT CORRECTED #49- DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS, AND THE DEEP FRYER.#55- CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
60
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE AND OVEN,1- EYE STOVE,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS
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52
Jul 10, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR AND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP WITH A VERY FOUL ODOR AND LIVE SMALL FLIES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP .(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ITEMS SUCH AS FACE MASK AND SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR CLEAN -UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A ICE MACHINE STORED IN FRONT OF SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE REMOVE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION AND FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK COVERED WITH A SMALL TRAY.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.COS.CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINKS.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.COS. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS,FRONT CLOSET,MOP SINK CLOSET,BASEMENT GREASE TRAP AREA,DINING AREA AT GARBAGE CAN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/10/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE UTENSILS TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SEVERAL EXCESSIVELY OVERSIZED POTS ON PREMISES USED FOR COOKING.MUST PROVIDE A LARGER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2213966 9/16/18 NOT CORRECTED #49- DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS, AND THE DEEP FRYER.#55- CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.#58- OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE AND OVEN,1- EYE STOVE,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.
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Sep 6, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(B) OBSERVED TAKE-OUT STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER ALL CONTAINERS.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(B) OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 6-402.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS, AND THE DEEP FRYER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jul 17, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/17/17 REPORT#1981559. (33)OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. 33 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT. OBSERVED A FEW FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR DAMAGED AND CRACKED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS STORED ON PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLCK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VUILATION. 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT. OBSERVED A FEW FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR DAMAGED AND CRACKED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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May 4, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER,FOOD SPILLS DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE COOLERS AND SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER,FOOD SPILLS DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE COOLERS AND SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS, VENTS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 27, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER,FOOD SPILLS DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE COOLERS AND SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER NEATH COOKING STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR, CLOSET AT THE DINNING AREA, OFFICE SPACE AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH STAIR WAY....MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS, VENTS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING AND CRACKS ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, CLOSET BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT DINNING AREA AND AT THE REAR AT THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 22, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 15, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ON NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT WHERE FURNITURE AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06-20-14 REPORT#1325084 (34)FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1ST FL. AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR(CRACK TILES). MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (35)MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT AREA. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO IN SAME AREA MUST REATTACH WALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS. (41)MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STOCK THROUGH OUT PREMISES 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1ST FL. AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR(CRACK TILES). MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT AREA. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO IN SAME AREA MUST REATTACH WALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STOCK THROUGH OUT PREMISES 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Aug 21, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT ALSO MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE UNITS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND COVING AT WALL BASE NEAR THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE HAS A BURNED OUT BULB MUST REPLACE BULB IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS DUST BUILD-UP MUST REMOVE DUST FROM COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE ALSO MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Aug 6, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SMALL OVEN ON TOP OF MICROWAVE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT AREA REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING, ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPAIR/REPAINT WALL VARIOUS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN, AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THAT MAY CAUSE A POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,
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Nov 1, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors..DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Oct 24, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON DAMP MOP HEADS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND ON SOILED LINEN BAG BY OFFICE AREA.ALSO 2 HOUSE FLIES WERE SEEN IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.ALSO REAR DOOR TO PREMISES NOT INSECT-RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT LEFT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,SOUPS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,provide a missing sink stopper for the 3 comp sink area.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ICE MACHINE,COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Dec 6, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL HOSE DISPENSER ON 3COMP.SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS 1&2COMP. 3COMP.SINKSAT FRONT KITCHEN,MOP MOP SINK,OVENS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVENS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA,AND INSIDE BOTTOMS OF COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING,FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS INCLUDING FLOORS UNDER HOOD,AND FLOORS IN MOP SINK ROOM. ALSO FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS.MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND ON 1STFL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS IN BASEMENT AND CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bon Bon Sandwiches last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bon Bon Sandwiches on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bon Bon Sandwiches?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Bon Bon Sandwiches.

Has Bon Bon Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bon Bon Sandwiches have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

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A low risk rating at Bon Bon Sandwiches means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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Based on the inspection history on file, Bon Bon Sandwiches is inspected around two times per year on average.