KANELA BREAKFAST CLUB.

Chicago Health Dept

1408 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025), 3 critical violations noted.

16 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 2

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED BOTTLES OF SAUCE STORED IN THE HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS NOT USED FOR STORAGE. BOTTLES REMOVED AND PLACED INTO BIN FOR WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT CARCASSES IN GREASE TRAP ROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LARGE PEPSI COOLER ON LOWER LEVEL WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

MAY 8

2024

PASS · 0 violations

APR 26

2024

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 10.48 POUNDS OF COOKED POTATOES, 2.8 POUNDS OF SALMON, 6.8 POUNDS OF CHORIZO, 3.6 POUNDS SAUSAGE, 3.9 POUNDS CHICKEN SAUSAGE, 20 POUNDS CHICKEN, 5 POUNDS OF BURGER MEAT ($200) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LID OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE FULLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES HAVE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE CURRENT AND NOT EXPIRED.

SEP 25

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING AT 0 PPM. CHLORINE SANITIZER SHOULD MEASURE BETWEEN 50-200 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB ARRIVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE.DISH MACHINE NOW MAINTAINS A PROPER SANITZING CONCENTRAION OF 50 PPM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL GASKETS TO REACH-IN COOLERS AND ON COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASHCANS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND IN BETWEEN COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE SERVING LINE AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET UPSTAIRS AND IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 17

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

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MAR 10

2022

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. A MANGER ARRIVED 45 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STASTED. CITATION ISSUED. COS

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MINI COOLER WITH PANCAKE BATTER STORE. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND BROKEN HANDLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

JAN 20

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 1-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WORKING ON SITE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 6

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ALONG MAIN PREP LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ANY OF THE 4 GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (HAMBURGERS,EGGS) ARE SERVED OR SOLD AND THERE IS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, THE FOOD ITEM IS NOT DISCLOSED, OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MAY 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLKE TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WORKING ON SITE.

MAR 20

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS: 1st FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.

FEB 17

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM FAN VENT COVER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE CRACKED EGGS AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK TO THE LEFT OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND TO AVOID FUTURE BACKUPS.

MAR 16

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT(UNDER EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS.CORNERS ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

APR 9

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. POP GUNS IN NEED OF CLEANING, AND LARGE CAN OPENER. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN REAR BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT POP GUN STATION IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 25

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING ON LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

SEP 23

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

PROVIDE CLEAR SEPARATION OF CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA.

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