The Philadelphia Department of Health conducted a food safety inspection at Bon Chon, a Korean fried chicken spot, this Friday. The inspection uncovered several health violations, such as a lack of PIC and signs of rodent activity.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on October 3 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Bon Chon
Delicious food served at Bon Chon (Source: Yelp)
- Where: 1020 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- When: October 3, 2025
Bon Chon is known for its Asian fusion dishes, such as kimchi bowls, and a range of flavorful sauces. However, a total of five risk factor/intervention violations were noted at the Korean food facility on October 3.
The Philadelphia Department of Health documented all the observed violations at Bon Chon. According to the report, a person in charge was unavailable at the Korean establishment during the inspection. The restaurant also lacked a valid food safety certificate, although later, the PIC with a valid food safety certificate arrived during the on-site inspection.
The inspection report noted that employees were wearing single-use gloves without washing their hands first. The employees were even seen using personal cellphones and then using gloves.
The ice machine at the eatery had heavy accumulations of a black residue on the interior surfaces. The employees were found using working containers of handwashing soap in the bar area for storing chemicals without proper markings.
The health inspector noted stains on the walls and ceiling in the kitchen and warewashing area. The inspection found moist wiping cloths on the counter rather than in a sanitizing solution.
The ice machine in the kitchen was missing its front panel. Mouse droppings were seen on the lower shelves in the side server area of Bon Chon. Heavy debris accumulations of food residue and grime were noted on the cold-holding prep tables and reach-in refrigerators.
Dust and stains were observed on the Korean facility’s ice machine, along with lower shelves and storage racks in the kitchen prep area.
Grease and soil were found on the exterior surfaces of grills, fryers, refrigeration units, and shelves in Bon Chon’s kitchen and prep areas. Dust on walls, ceiling surfaces, and above the ice machine were noted as well.
The health inspector noted stains on the walls and ceiling in the kitchen and warewashing area. Broom and dustpan were kept idle on the floor and not hung properly when not in use.
Based on the violations, the Philadelphia Department of Health concluded that Bon Chon was not in satisfactory compliance. Corrective actions were crucial in eliminating the same and upholding its compliance status during a reinspection. No particular date for the follow-up was mentioned in the report for Bon Chon.
