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Bon Bon Sandwiches: health inspection history

2333 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Address
2333 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Sep 26, 2025
License number
1963679
Latest inspection
Sep 26, 2025 (Complaint Re-Inspection)
Records shown
6 inspections, Mar 15, 2022 to Sep 26, 2025

Across these 6 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 2 × Fail. 29 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Sep 26, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 16, 2025 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED A PAPER TOWEL FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (10#'S RAW PORK AT 58.2 AND TOFU AT 75.2F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.2F - 75.2F LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS 28#'S WITH A VALUE OF 1,800.00 AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41°F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY…
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND SUMP PUMP LID, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WOOD STAIRS, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. NOTED OVER 150 SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, DINING ROOMS, AND BASEMENT AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR…
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
  • 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. NOTED GASKETS ON ALL COLD HOLDING ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND DEEP CLEAN OTHERS
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE NON FOOD GRADE BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPONENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. NOTED WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND FLOOR ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE LID OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  • 52.SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTEWATER BACKING UP THROUGH THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN. BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE…
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED 3 COMPARMENT SINKS LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE BASEBOARDS PEELING OFF WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR, UTILITY SINK ROOM, REAR PREP, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2601918 CONDUCTED ON 08/29/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51- 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED. #55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY…

Aug 29, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: FOUND BULK FOOD ITEMS WITH NO LABELING.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT)MUST REPAIR PAINT.

May 3, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 26, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT AT REAR PREP AREA ABOVE COOKLINE AND ONE LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID LOCATIONS.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2552932 DATED ON 03/15/22 NOT CORRECTED- #49 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, AND MICROWAVE AND #55 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MOLDY AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE…

Mar 15, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE HEAVILY SCORED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, AND MICROWAVE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MOLDY AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.