Bon-Ton Family Dining
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2015
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Score
Bon-Ton Family Dining has been inspected eight times since 2010. Bon-Ton Family Dining was last inspected on Aug 27, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Bon-Ton Family Dining's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 27, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Bon-Ton Family Dining's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 27, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING (0 PPM OF CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. UNIT WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 *NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP ARE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, WALLS ALL AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TALL WEEDS FROM AROUND THE DUMPSTER CONTAINER IN THE OUTSIDE REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER FROM AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, AREA LEADING TO THE STAIRS TO THE 2ND FL AND ON THE 2ND FL. MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 19, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,GRILL,STOVE,DEEP FRYERS,AND FILTERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUID-UP ON WALLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXECESSIVE CLUTTER FRON UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM AND IN ROONM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA IS READING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER RANAGE FROM 48.7F TO 50.3F,FOOD ITEMS ARE EGG,CHEESE,MILK,BACON,SAUSAGE,SALAD DRESSINGS, AND RICE,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED TOTAL WEIGHT 40LBS TOTAL COST $60.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THE OUTSIDE METAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER WAS REMOVED FROM PREMISES,MUST REPLACE THE DUMPSTER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,GRILL,STOVE,DEEP FRYERS,AND FILTERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUID-UP ON WALLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXECESSIVE CLUTTER FRON UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM AND IN ROONM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jan 24, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 17, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154414 ON 6-25-12. 32-DEFROST INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER (ICE BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SHELF). REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR PALLETS FOR FOOD STORAGE. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, OVEN, MICROWAVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH ROOM AND SECOND FLOOR AREAS. REPAIR STRIP ON REAR DOOR. 35 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINKS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND DRAINBOARD ON DISH MACHINE. 37 WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. 38-REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. 41-REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER (ICE BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SHELF). REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, OVENS, MICROWAVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH ROOM AND SECOND FLOOR AREAS. REPAIR STRIP ON REAR DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINKS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN DISH WASHING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS (SPILLS, GREASE BUILDUP, ETC). INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND DRAINBOARD ON DISH MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 25, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN CHEMICAL PPM 100 TO PROPERLY SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. DISH MACHINE REPAIRED AT END OF INSPECTION WITH CHEMICAL PPM 100.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER (ICE BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SHELF). REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR PALLETS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, OVENS, MICROWAVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH ROOM AND SECOND FLOOR AREAS. REPAIR STRIP ON REAR DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINKS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND DRAINBOARD ON DISH MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Dec 6, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND APPROX 10-LBS OF COOKED SHORT RIBS IN COOLER MAINTAIN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.8F NOT LABELED/DATED. FOOD WAS DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER,COST $30.00-CDI. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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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.THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN,GLASSES ON STORAGE UNIT,EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,SHELVING IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN.
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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. 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, STORAGE ON FLOORS.MUST ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP,BUCKET AFTER USE.CLEAN/MAINTAIN BUCKET.
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Oct 6, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bon-Ton Family Dining last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bon-Ton Family Dining on file is from Aug 27, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bon-Ton Family Dining?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bon-Ton Family Dining.
Has Bon-Ton Family Dining's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bon-Ton Family Dining have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bon-Ton Family Dining means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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