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Pk Branch

5300 N Broadway

Last inspected Nov 5, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 5, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE OF STAFF RESTROOM IN THE KITCHEN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #51 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2616157 ISSUED ON 04-22-2025. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-42-090. #51 - "INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE PREP AREA." INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 27, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE OF STAFF RESTROOM IN THE KITCHEN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #51 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2616157 ISSUED ON 04-22-2025. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-42-090. #51 - "INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE PREP AREA." INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 9, 2025

No Entry

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN ROOM #102 #104 #100 (PLAYROOM)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM IN ROOM #103 #104

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
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #51 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2616157 ISSUED ON 04-22-2025 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 #51 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE PREP AREA.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 29, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN ROOM #102 #104 #100 (PLAYROOM)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM IN ROOM #103 #104

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
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #51 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2616157 ISSUED ON 04-22-2025 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 #51 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE PREP AREA.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 22, 2025

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SALAD ETC) ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN ROOM #102 #104 #100 (PLAYROOM)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (UNUSED) SMALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH GREEN MOLD ACCUMULATION IN THE PREP AREA.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM IN ROOM #103 #104

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
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #51 AND #52 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2593405 ISSUED ON 04-25-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 #51 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE PREP AREA. #52 - OBSERVED MILK COOLER (IN PREP AREA) UNDER EXPOSED ROOF DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK COOLER UNDER EXPOSED ROOF DRAINPIPE OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE DRAINPIPE THAT IS NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

In plain English

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 25, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HANDSINK (HOT) FAUCET INSIDE WASHROOM (ROOM #104). METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE PREP AREA.

In plain English

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MILK COOLER (IN PREP AREA) UNDER EXPOSED ROOF DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK COOLER UNDER EXPOSED ROOF DRAINPIPE OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE DRAINPIPE THAT IS NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

In plain English

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source

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