BONCHON

Gate Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida, 33216
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10803519

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801508

  • 14-74-7: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
  • 03A-02-5: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

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10744459

  • 14-74-7: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
  • 14-09-4: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
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from grill torn. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler across from fryers torn.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and surrounding equipment on cookline has accumulation of debris/ grease.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around fan and shelving in walk in freezer
  • 22-08-4: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
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 08A-17-6: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
  • 12A-09-4: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**
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 22-02-4: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
  • 31A-09-4: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
  • 41-17-4: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

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10746536

  • 03A-02-5: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 chillAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4: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

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10744298

  • 03A-02-5: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**
  • 29-42-4: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

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740657

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill has multiple cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging stored on container of single service cups. Operator removed employee jacket to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in dirty container. Operator removed ice scoop and changed out container. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave near food pick up window soiled.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple filters in hood area above grill soiled/ has accumulation of dust, grease, debris. Also, exterior of glass door food warmer, and fryers soiled. Also, handle of rice cooker heavily soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat noodles in rice across from grill. Operator removed raw shelled eggs to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 29-42-4: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
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area and also none at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8612950

  • 29-42-4: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**

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8610123

  • 14-74-7: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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 29-42-4: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

Inspection Date: 2/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8496722

  • 14-01-5: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
  • 14-74-7: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
  • 40-06-5: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
  • 14-11-5: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
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 08A-05-6: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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 29-42-4: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
  • 22-02-4: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.
  • 31A-11-4: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
  • 31B-02-4: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

Inspection Date: 9/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389102

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cooler cutting board deeply grooved at the end of cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above ware washing area. Manager had employee drinks properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on top of paper containers in back room. Manager stated door broke off wall previously.
  • 13-07-4: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. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back exit door. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4: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 Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over fryers soiled. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed men's urinal in not operating has black bag covering urinal. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in bar area. Manager was able to kill and dispose of flying insect. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef in large container at 61F on top of rice cooker near end of cook line. Employee stated that beef was brought out of walk-in cooler at 1pm. Manager placed in freezer to quickly cool properly. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter installed without a back flow device on non chemical side of splitter.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink near 3 compartment sink with red buckets stored in sink. Observed sign saying DUMP SINK. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food service manager on duty.