Bonchon

780 W Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

Korean

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Bonchon, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Tempe average 95, so Bonchon is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed standing refrigerator near office with a minimum ambient air temperature at 45.1*F holding TCS foods at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Also discussed inspecting/repairing left prep cooler on cookline to hold TCS foods at 41*F or below

4-301.11

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed grease and food buildup on walls behind the fryer, on the sides of the prep tables, on walls, on the doors handles of the reach ins and prep tables around the facility. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention

Inspector notes: Observed missing, dangling, and separated caulking along the fixed parts of the ventilation system. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) all fixed parts shall be sealed with high temperature caulking to create a smooth cleanable surface and prevent the accumulation of grease and prevent drippage

4-204.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed grease and food buildup on the ventilation walls and ground on the fryer, on the sides of the prep tables, on walls, on the doors/handles/and inside of the reach-in refrigerator units. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in with an ambient air temperature of 53*F measured with a min/max thermometer. Discussed with PIC cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC called for Maintenace on the unit, and it reached below 41*F by the end of the inspection

4-301.11

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed insect spray in the facility near the lockers. Discussed with PIC all pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.11

Oct 18, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed either separated caulking, missing caulking or dark organic matter on the existing caulking on the top on along the splash guards of all hand wash sinks, mop sink, prep sinks and three compartment sink. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) fixed equipment shall be either sealed to the wall or spaced sufficiently away from the wall to clean behind and around the equipment

4-402.11

Show all 6 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bonchon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bonchon on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bonchon?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bonchon.

How does Bonchon compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Bonchon most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Bonchon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonchon have averaged around one violation 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.

Nearby Restaurants

Santa Madre Taco Shop

1320 W Elliot Rd

Score: 90 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Tempe → Korean restaurants in Maricopa → Korean restaurants in Tempe