Chicago
52
YOUR CALL

Kanela Breakfast Club

502 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
52/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
8 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-23
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
52/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2026-03-23)
Failed 2 inspections (2025, 2017)
Sanitation issues found across 28 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 28×
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Employee Hygiene critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
2026-03-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-01-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP WITH BROKEN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN DRAINPIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2025-01-06 Fail Canvass
10
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.4.4F - 51.6 F LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 T...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP WITH BROKEN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN DRAINPIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

SEE VIOLATION # 60

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2593811 CONDUCTED ON 5/2/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#53)6-501.19: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. (#55)6-201.16: OBSERVED MISSING AND HEAVILY STAINED CEIL...

2024-05-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, EGGS, CUT FRUIT) IS BEING AND PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE A...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP INACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN AND COOKING INGREDINTS AND SPICES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HANDWASHING AREA ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN DOCK. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONF...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES, REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

INSPECTION #: 2582662 DATED 10/2/2023 -UTENSILS IN-USE NOT STORED PROPERLY, KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS AT FRONT PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

2023-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods, Chicken, eggs, sausage....instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Utensils in-use not stored properly, knives wedged between two coolers at front prep line, instructed to keep in a clean surface.

2022-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods, Chicken, eggs, sausage....instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

water dispensing long faucets for bottle refilling installed at hand wash sink, Instructed to remove to prevent sink obstruction.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, observed utensil stored inside hand wash sink basin, bussing tub placed on top of sink too, instructed manager to keep hand wash sink free from any obstruction. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Ready-to-eat food is subject to indirect sources of contamination in main prep kitchen, observed storing raw chicken above slices of bread and velvet cake at prep drawer cooler. instructed to keep ready-to-eat foods protected from possible contamina...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

food handlers Not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.

2022-05-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container ( salt, sugar..) not labeled. instructed to labeled. instructed to label and maintain.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

minor Sanitation

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

Disposable cups used as a food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.

2021-02-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE SANITZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX BATHROOM # 1.

2020-07-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASH SOAP/PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED TO KITCHEN'S HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SPOONS AND KNIVES IN USE STORED IN A STAGNATE WATER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.

2019-05-16 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. -

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

- MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. -

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ROTATING DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

- OBSERVED NO SEPARATION FOR THE FOOD/EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND THE SHARED PUBLIC AREA IN THE GARAGE STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO ALL FOOD/EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS FROM THE PUBLIC TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -

2018-08-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED AT DOOR SWEEP.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM, ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2017-11-17 Pass Complaint
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPRAY BOTTLES, BULK-FOOD CONTAINER, AND FRESH ORANGE JUICE TUBS NOT LABELED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

LONG NECK WATER FAUCET INSTALLED AT HAND WASH SINKS FOR REFILLING GLASS WATER BOTTLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ALLOW ACCESS TO HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2017-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAR GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING USED FOR CUSTOMER'S WATER SERVICE THAT ARE WASHED IN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH MANUALLY OR DISCONTINUE.

2017-06-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

BOTH LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINES NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE 0PPM OBTAINED ON TEST STRIPS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. ALSO NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE, MUST ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECT CONTROL. FOUND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT KITCHEN'S WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAR GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING USED FOR CUSTOMER'S WATER SERVICE THAT ARE WASHED IN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH MANUALLY OR DISCONTINUE.

minor Sanitation

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

HAND SINK SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FLY TRAP TOO CLOSE TO PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

2016-06-15 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Temperature

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

THE HANDLE ON THE HOT HOLDING DOOR LID HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE TO SAFELY OPEN THE DOOR TO THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR AIR FILTER ON THE ICE MACHINE IS SOILED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR BOTH DISHMACHINES ON PREMISES.

2015-07-08 Pass License

No violations found.

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