Fon Fon Chinese Cusine
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Fon Fon Chinese Cusine has 25 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “approved thawing methods used”, which has been cited 10 times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Fon Fon Chinese Cusine squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING STATION AND ON THE PIPES FOR WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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86
May 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 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)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/RESIDUE ON HANDLES OF DISPENSING SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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86
Mar 21, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.
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86
May 4, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 27, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
22
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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64
Jun 3, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL HANDLES AND DOORS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COVERED AT ALL TIMES.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE MARKED WITH THE COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD STAINS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jun 16, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX (2)- 40-LB PANS OF CHICKEN AT 29.0F BEING IMPROPERLY UNTHAWED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO UNTHAWED INSIDE COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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78
Nov 7, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF BEAN SPROUTS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Feb 28, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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55
Sep 5, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF THE ITEM AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.B OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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64
Sep 4, 2018
License
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO TEST KIT ON PREMISES FOR TESTING CHLORINE SANITIZER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 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.
50
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF THE ITEM AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.B OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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47
Mar 30, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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90
Jul 31, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE APPROVED CONTAINERS, BAGGIES IE.ZIP LOCK ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE TOP NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO DEFROST AND CLEANBOX FREEZER FRONT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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86
Oct 23, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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82
Oct 16, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHWASHER WASHING DISHES OUT OF A DAMAGED PLASTIC PAN INSIDE OF A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. NO SANITIZER USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3-COMP. SINK TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT AND REWASH ITEMS ON THE DRAINBOARD CORRECTLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1115233 DATED MARCH 27, 2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. 32-OBSERVED REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT SEALED TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK TO THE WALL. 35-HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STORED IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER (CONTAINER WAS OPENED) INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO FIX THE DAMAGED FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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67
Mar 27, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (51.2F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. UNIT TAGGED . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. FOOD ITEMS (FRIED CHICKEN, RAW CHICKEN, SHELLED EGGS, BEEF AND CHICKEN EGG ROLLS AND CRAB RANGOON) FOUND AT 47.7F-64.6F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR LOWER. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 50LBS, VALUE AT $90.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT SEALED TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK TO THE WALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM VENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.
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61
Jan 31, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER, TABLE STORAGE SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE, UNDER SINK AREA.
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90
Sep 28, 2012
License
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE FRO0M FRONT BOX FREEZER/ THEN CLEAN INTERIOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT PREP AREA.
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90
Jan 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD. NEED TO ADD SPLASH GUARDFRONT HANDSINK (smoothie)COUNTER.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN/PAINT REAR AND FRONT WALL ALSO IN RESTROOM EAST WALL. NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM AND FRONT DINNING AREA
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86
Aug 23, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL DOOR HANDLES TO REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Apr 5, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 13, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Feb 22, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE. EXCESSIVE ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE IN CORNERS NEED CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fon Fon Chinese Cusine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fon Fon Chinese Cusine on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fon Fon Chinese Cusine?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Fon Fon Chinese Cusine.
Has Fon Fon Chinese Cusine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fon Fon Chinese Cusine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fon Fon Chinese Cusine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fon Fon Chinese Cusine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fon Fon Chinese Cusine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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