North Branch Gourmet — North Branch Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2022
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Score
Across the available record, North Branch Gourmet — North Branch Fried Chicken has four inspections on file, the first dated 2020. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 4, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 4, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (NEXT TO THE COOKING LINE) WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY AROUND GREASE BOX IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PREMISES USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE SHELF 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Apr 13, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2373993 DATED 6/9/2021: " ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE." INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST.
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Jun 19, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jun 8, 2020
License
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ON HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IS 74.5 F.MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF WATER MUST BE 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENING/ENTRYWAY INTO THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROTECTED; INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL BARRIER AT ENTRY WAY INTO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNS ON HAND WASHING SINKS DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE WASH ROOMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ACROSS FROM HAND SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING AROUND PIPE AT CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SECTION OF EXPOSED BRICK/PLASTERED WALL ALONG WEST SIDE CORNER OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA SUCH THAT MENTIONED WALL IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was North Branch Gourmet — North Branch Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at North Branch Gourmet — North Branch Fried Chicken on file is from Nov 4, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at North Branch Gourmet — North Branch Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at North Branch Gourmet — North Branch Fried Chicken.
Has North Branch Gourmet — North Branch Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at North Branch Gourmet — North Branch Fried Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at North Branch Gourmet — North Branch Fried Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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