BONCHON
2320 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 440-222-1207
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
SEP 24
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FEB 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 46 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022037114 | May 31, 2022 | Apr 21, 2023 | $900 |
| 3--2021051742 | Sep 7, 2021 | May 25, 2022 | $300 |
| 3--2018009733 | Jan 22, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | $200 |
| 3--2015039708 | Aug 12, 2015 | Oct 2, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Liquid eggs stored overtop raw beef inside walk in cooler. Owner removed and properly stored eggs.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board has stains in kitchen area has stains.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hired over 60 days ago Cris was working during last inspection on 09/08/2025
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cooking food with bracelets and a wristwatch.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon inside raw chicken on cooks line is laying inside chicken.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board in back kitchen area. Manager removed and placed board at 3 compartment sink.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored drink.
Food stored on floor. Cut radishes stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef removed and properly stored radishes.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauce's removed from original containers and placed in clear bottles has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to fryers. Self service soda machine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Kara Ashcraft.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatoes in reach in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside container of flour located in dry storage. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board next to fryers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor across from register. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks, spoons, and knives not all facing the same direction.
Dec 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of jalapenos in dry storage dented at rim.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to fryers. Self service soda machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee empty sanitizer bucket in handwash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Kara Ashcraft.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment provided one food handler certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatoes in reach in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside container of flour located in dry storage. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board next to fryers.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of jalapenos in dry storage dented at rim.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in chest freezer with restaurant food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor across from register. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks, spoons, and knives not all facing the same direction.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.