A south Charlotte eatery known for its Korean fried chicken received a “B” grade from the Mecklenburg County Health Department for numerous health violations, including the presence of insects and dirty dishes.
▪ Bonchon, 1600 E. Woodlawn Rd., received a score of 87 during its April 3 inspection.
Health department inspectors cited the restaurant after finding roaches in the rear kitchen area, documents show.
Other violations the restaurant was cited for include:
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Pans stored as clean with food debris on them
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Slaw, cooked spinach and mushrooms stored above required temperatures
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Sanitizer bucket with food debris inside
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Shelving in need of cleaning in walk-in cooler
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Employee belongings stored above food prep areas
This is the restaurant’s first “B” grade since May 2022.
According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70 percent.
The Charlotte Observer contacted the restaurant for comment regarding its score prior to publication but did not receive a response.
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