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PK Branch

5300 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · School

Inspection summary

PK Branch has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 25, 2024. The most recent inspection, on November 5, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on April 22, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times on April 22, 2025. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2025. For example: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE OF STAFF RESTROOM IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE OF STAFF RESTROOM IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN ROOM #102 #104 #100 (PLAYROOM)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM IN ROOM #103 #104
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN ROOM #102 #104 #100 (PLAYROOM)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM IN ROOM #103 #104
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 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
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN ROOM #102 #104 #100 (PLAYROOM)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (UNUSED) SMALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH GREEN MOLD ACCUMULATION IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM IN ROOM #103 #104
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 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.

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