What is Bonchon's health inspection score?

Bonchon has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bonchon last inspected?

Bonchon was last inspected on April 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bonchon have?

Bonchon has 29 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bonchon safe to eat at?

Bonchon has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Bonchon serve?

Bonchon serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bonchon

Name: Bonchon
Address: 2163 S CHINA PL, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 80

2163 S CHINA PL, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/9/2026

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0Good

American•Chinatown

Ranked #242 of 465 in ChinatownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Apr 9, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

10x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-17 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 72/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Jun 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

13 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Apr 2026

1 inspections

4 intermediate

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Med2 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER HAND CLEANING PROCEDURE. EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON HANDS RINSED HANDS WITHOUT USING SOAP AND DRIED THEM WITH A WIPING CLOTH USED TO WIPE THE FOOD PREP SURFACES. MUST WASH BARE HANDS WITH SOAP AND DRY WITH A PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISION. FOOD HANDLER TOOK OFF GLOVES AND PROPERLY WASHED HANDS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. FOUND INSIDE AN UNHEATED HOTBOX NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING AREA: CHICKEN STRIPS (93.7F), CHICKEN WINGS (109.9F-118.0F), CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS (97.0F-127.2F), BONELESS CHICKEN (113.0F). FOOD HANDLER WAS OBSERVED PUTTING FRESHLY FRIED CHICKEN ON TOP OF CHICKEN THAT HAD ALREADY BEEN FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. APRROXIMATELY 60LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $550 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STRIPS (52.0F). IN AN ICE BATH ON A PREP TABLE A CONTAINER AND SMALL PREPACKAGED TOGO CONTAINERS OF KIMCHI (55.6F-63.7F) AND PREPACKAGED TOGO CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW (53.0F-60.4F). IN TWO PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT: CHICKEN (56.9F-77.7F), SHRIMP BITES (48.2F), BEEF (66.2F), SHREDDED CHEESE (54.3F), AND SCRAMBLED EGGS (49.2F). MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 28LBS AT $115 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE SIDE AND THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SMALL OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER WALLBASES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NONSLIP MATS FOR THE MENTIONED FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
3-501.13: 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.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: 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.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12: 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.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.111: OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED LID AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17: 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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 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

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
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.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
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.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED LID AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/14/2023, REPORT #2572561 #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS WHERE NEEDED. #55: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−19 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FANS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THE MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−11 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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