The Natural Branches Kitchen & Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2025
74
Score
The Natural Branches Kitchen & Restaurant LLC, located at 5933 W North Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 27, 2025, receiving a score of 74. This inspection identified one major and four minor violations, including issues related to the city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate, toilet facilities, and the maintenance and cleanliness of physical facilities. Across four recorded inspections, the restaurant has primarily been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
Feb 28, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 22, 2024
License
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Violations — Feb 27, 2025 Inspection
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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