Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Fon Fon Chinese Cusine

Name: Fon Fon Chinese Cusine
Address: 8253 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL

8253 S Kedzie Ave

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass

May 19, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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OBSERVED THE WASHROOM FIXTURES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OBSERVED COBB WEBS AND DEBRIS IN CORNERS IN THE CEILING REAR AND IN THE DINING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 6, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARBOARD BADLY STAINED, LINING THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE MOLD BUILD UP AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED IN COOLING UNIT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE WOK STATION WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE SPLATTER AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING STATION AND ON THE PIPES FOR WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 13, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 20, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE STANDING WATER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (EX. HOT WATER AT LEAST 135F OR ON A CLEAN SURFACE)

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/RESIDUE ON HANDLES OF DISPENSING SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 20, 2024 · Original Source