Bonchon
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Bonchon 18 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Bonchon on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
13
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-25 - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At callback no change. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: At callback no change **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken, raw bulgogi, house made coleslaw, cut lettuce (50F-54F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from wok area. Also, shrimp shumai, pork belly, cooked chicken (45F-48F - Cold Holding) in bottom of same flip top reach-in cooler. Also, cooked noodles, tofu, raw beef bulgogi (48F-50F - Cold Holding) in middle reach-in cooler across from fryers. Operator stated items were placed in cooler about 45 min prior. Discussed putting ice on foods to chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At callback no change. TCS foods in three door reach-in cooler and two door reach-in cooler across from wok station and stove 51F-57F. All foods have been in reach-in cooler all night per employee. (Kimchi, cooked egg, cut cabbage, cut lettuce, cut cabbage, raw beef bulgogi, cooked chicken, coleslaw, tofu, shredded mozzarella cheese, ambient shelled eggs, pork belly, chicken tenders, shrimp shumai) See Stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: At callback beef bulgogi 47F and pork belly 47F in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Operator placed foods into nearby cooler to chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Two reach-in coolers on cook line unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Cooler closest to rice cooker at 48F. Observed fan not blowing air. Reach-in cooler in middle ambient temperature 51F, observed both doors with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At callback no change. Three door reach-in cooler across from wok/ stove area ambient temperature 45-53F. Two door reach-in cooler across from stove/ fryers ambient temp 50F-52F **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: At callback operator stated the reach-in cooler has been serviced and is currently waiting on a part. Sign posted on reach-in cooler to not use. No TCS foods in reach-in cooler during this callback. Time needed to repair. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
70
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-25 - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At callback no change. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken, raw bulgogi, house made coleslaw, cut lettuce (50F-54F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from wok area. Also, shrimp shumai, pork belly, cooked chicken (45F-48F - Cold Holding) in bottom of same flip top reach-in cooler. Also, cooked noodles, tofu, raw beef bulgogi (48F-50F - Cold Holding) in middle reach-in cooler across from fryers. Operator stated items were placed in cooler about 45 min prior. Discussed putting ice on foods to chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At callback no change. TCS foods in three door reach-in cooler and two door reach-in cooler across from wok station and stove 51F-57F. All foods have been in reach-in cooler all night per employee. (Kimchi, cooked egg, cut cabbage, cut lettuce, cut cabbage, raw beef bulgogi, cooked chicken, coleslaw, tofu, shredded mozzarella cheese, ambient shelled eggs, pork belly, chicken tenders, shrimp shumai) See Stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Two reach-in coolers on cook line unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Cooler closest to rice cooker at 48F. Observed fan not blowing air. Reach-in cooler in middle ambient temperature 51F, observed both doors with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: At callback no change. Three door reach-in cooler across from wok/ stove area ambient temperature 45-53F. Two door reach-in cooler across from stove/ fryers ambient temp 50F-52F **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
70
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
19
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked egg, kimchi, raw beef bulgogi, cooked chicken (49F-51 - Cold Holding); tofu, shredded mozzarella cheese (49F-50F - Cold Holding); in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill area. Also, ambient temperature shelled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice noodles, shredded mozzarella cheese (48F-49F - Cold Holding) in bottom,of reach in cooler. Employee stated items went in cooler late morning. Operator had employee place ice under all foods in reach-in cooler to chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: At callback tofu 45, cut cabbage 50F, kimchi 48F, shredded mozzarella cheese 48F in three door reach-in cooler across from stove. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Three door Reach-in cooler at closed end of kitchen unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 49F-51F. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in cooler doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: At callback ambient temperature of three door reach-in cooler across from stove 48F-51F **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over wheat cakes stuffed with octopus-not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed wheat cakes w/ octopus to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up something from floor with glove on and didn't wash hands and change gloves before touching clean utensil. Discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked egg, kimchi, raw beef bulgogi, cooked chicken (49F-51 - Cold Holding); tofu, shredded mozzarella cheese (49F-50F - Cold Holding); in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill area. Also, ambient temperature shelled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice noodles, shredded mozzarella cheese (48F-49F - Cold Holding) in bottom,of reach in cooler. Employee stated items went in cooler late morning. Operator had employee place ice under all foods in reach-in cooler to chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of food warmer for chicken on cookline across from hand wash sink heavily soiled with accumulation of grease. Also, fry baskets at fryers soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to triple sink blocked by large trash can and large fry pan. Operator removed both fry pan and trash can to clear path to hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in bar area. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Three door Reach-in cooler at closed end of kitchen unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 49F-51F. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in cooler doors. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at closed end of cookline has multiple cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from grill torn. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler across from fryers torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and surrounding equipment on cookline has accumulation of debris/ grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around fan and shelving in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in prep area soiled/ interior has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of multiple pieces of equipment (fryers, reach-in coolers, multiple rice cookers, and chicken warmer across from hand wash sink on cookline) soiled. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, filters and hood area above fryers has build up of grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
33
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked egg, cooked chicken, cooked vegetables, house made coleslaw, raw bulgogi (47F-52F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator stated the lid was opened for about 1-2 hours during lunch. Operator closed lid to chill foods. Also, shredded mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler next to food pick up window. Operator stated lid of cooler left open during lunch. Operator closed lid to chill cheese. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: At callback no change. Top of flip top reach-in cooler lids open, cut cabbage, kimchi, cooked chicken, shredded cheese, tofu 44-56F. Operator stated foods were placed in cooler about 1-1.5 hours ago. Operator placed ice under pans in flip top reach-in cooler to chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: At callback kimchi 46F, shredded cheese 44F operator had items moved to bottom of reach-in cooler to chill**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: At callback no change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: At callback no change **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
74
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked egg, cooked chicken, cooked vegetables, house made coleslaw, raw bulgogi (47F-52F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator stated the lid was opened for about 1-2 hours during lunch. Operator closed lid to chill foods. Also, shredded mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler next to food pick up window. Operator stated lid of cooler left open during lunch. Operator closed lid to chill cheese. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: At callback no change. Top of flip top reach-in cooler lids open, cut cabbage, kimchi, cooked chicken, shredded cheese, tofu 44-56F. Operator stated foods were placed in cooler about 1-1.5 hours ago. Operator placed ice under pans in flip top reach-in cooler to chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: At callback no change **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
74
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: At callback No change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: No changes at callback.Operator showed invoice of vacuum breaker that has been purchased and will arrive tomorrow**Time Extended** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4
86
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: At callback No change **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding);; kimchi (52F - Cold Holding); quinoa (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated it has been serviced and a part is expected in today or tomorrow. Operator had employee place ice bags on TCS foods to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: At callback no change. TCS foods in reach-in cooler across from stove 48-55F. Employee stated the repair person is here now currently working on walk in freezer. Employee stated foods placed in reach-in cooler at opening. Discussed with employee to place items on ice or move to a nearby cooler that can chill foods. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler across from stove unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 47F. Observed torn gasket. Operator stated the cooler was recently serviced and waiting on a part that should be in today or tomorrow. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: At callback no change. Ambient temperature 52F.Employee stated repair person was here working on walk in freezer and then will repair reach-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
70
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat noodles in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator removed eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding);; kimchi (52F - Cold Holding); quinoa (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated it has been serviced and a part is expected in today or tomorrow. Operator had employee place ice bags on TCS foods to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cookline across from stove and reach-in cooler in prep area near kitchen entry door soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in corner next to triple sink used as a dump sink. Sign posted on towel dispenser at sink "dump sink only". Discussed with operator that the sink on plans that were approved has sink at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line near kitchen entry door and also no paper towels at hand wash sink in corner across from two compartment sink. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from stove on cookline Torn. Also, gasket on reach-in freezer across from fryers torm
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense rice and sugar in prep area and cookline. Operator removed bowls from both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler across from stove unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 47F. Observed torn gasket. Operator stated the cooler was recently serviced and waiting on a part that should be in today or tomorrow. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored on boxes of single service items. Operator removed employee bags and jackets to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, multiple filters above grill in hood area on cookline soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
37
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings and chicken drumsticks at 110F in holding cabinet without time mark at entrance of kitchen. Employee stated wings and drumsticks cooked 1 hour earlier. Reviewed with manager written procedure on time control. Manager stated Bonchon uses time control, timer clock was not working .Manager did not have written procedures on time control. Inspector provided written procedures on time as public health control. Manager completed during inspection, and placed hand written time mark on unit hold wings and drumsticks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Still the same at callback. Manager placed hand written time mark at holding cabinet. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Hot holding not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed five flying insects around the dish machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Observed one flying insect at callback. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Observed one flying insect at entrance of kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on stand alone coolers next to stand alone chicken cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Still the same at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in flip top cooler door gaskets torn on cook line across from fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at the end of the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Still the same at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored on top of dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Still the same at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink next to 3 compartment sink without hand washing sign. Observed hand washing sink across from prep sink without hand washing sign. Employee removed dump sign and placed hand washing sign up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Observed still the same using hand sink for a dump station. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed men's urinal in not operating. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
32-23-4
55
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings and chicken drumsticks at 110F in holding cabinet without time mark at entrance of kitchen. Employee stated wings and drumsticks cooked 1 hour earlier. Reviewed with manager written procedure on time control. Manager stated Bonchon uses time control, timer clock was not working .Manager did not have written procedures on time control. Inspector provided written procedures on time as public health control. Manager completed during inspection, and placed hand written time mark on unit hold wings and drumsticks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not wash hands after eating and before engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with employee hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands properly. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touch face with gloved hand and proceeded to engage in food preparation without taking gloves off and washing hands. Reviewed with employee the proper hand washing after touching face. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees wash hands with cold water, hot water not available. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed five flying insects around the dish machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over rice cakes in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and pork in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed chicken and stored properly, also stored raw pork and rice cakes properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken on prep table at 65F. Employee stated the chicken was under heat lamp to thaw. Manager placed raw chicken in freezer to cool properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled chopping devices stored under dish machine. Observed flip top cooler soiled with food debris around lid closure towards back of unit. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink across from breading station with a tray of bottles stored on top of sink blocking the hand station. Observed hand sink next to 3 compartment sink with a table blocking it, also buckets stored in sink, and now being used as a dump sink, per sign. Manager stated per Bonchon corporate that adding a sign saying Dump sink on hand sink would be okay. Explained that hand washing sinks per establishment plans is a designated hand washing area. Manager removed table, sign and buckets from sink to make hand washing accessible. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot water for the entire establishment. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment. Employee stated hot water tank not working since yesterday. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment changed hand washing station located next to 3 compartment sink to a dump sink. Manager stated per Bonchon corporate that adding a sign saying Dump sink on hand sink that it would be okay. Hand sink per establishment plans is the designated area for hand washing. Manager removed table, sign and buckets from sink to make hand washing accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without any proof of employee food training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed large grey brute with rice to have a cup without a handle used to dispense. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on stand alone coolers next to stand alone chicken cooler. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cooler cutting board with deep grooves at the end of cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm and bucket of sanitizer solution empty. Employee stated they wait on company to provide sanitizer. Employee set 3 compartment sink up for dish sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover on service line. Manager found cover and placed over drain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on cook line and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Reviewed hand washing and eating near food preparation. Employee washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation with watch and bracelets. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in flip top cooler door gaskets torn on cook line across from fryers. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed large hole in wall near breading prep station. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at the end of the cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor at bar area. Observed case of cooking oil stored on floor across from mop sink. Employee stored both bottled water and oil properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed white handle scoop for rice stored on soiled lid of rice cooker. Employee provided clean area to store scoop. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored on top of dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink next to 3 compartment sink without hand washing sign. Observed hand washing sink across from prep sink without hand washing sign. Employee removed dump sign and placed hand washing sign up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple soiled reach cooler door gaskets on cook line. Observed soiled filters above fryers located on cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed Objectionable odors in men's bathroom. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor by cash register on service line. Manager removed sanitizer bucket and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of frozen chicken in prep sink to thaw without cold running water. Reviewed proper thawing procedures with employee. Employee turned cold water on frozen chicken to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed men's urinal in not operating. **Warning**
32-23-4
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Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonchon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonchon on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonchon?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bonchon.
How does Bonchon compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bonchon most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bonchon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonchon have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bonchon 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 Bonchon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonchon is inspected around six times per year on average.
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