BONCHON Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BIN OF PREPACKAGED CHICKEN BEING THAWED ON THE FLOOR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO KNIVES BEING STORED WITH THE SHARP PART IN BETWEEN THE TWO PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED LID AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOTWATER TANK/ FURNACE CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS NOT ELEVATED. ALSO, OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING UNTILIZED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPES BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND STAND-ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPES BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND STAND-ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.