KANELA BREAKFAST CLUB.
502 E ILLINOIS ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 17 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 132026FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHWASH AREA DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 142025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP WITH BROKEN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN DRAINPIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
JAN 62025FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
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 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP WITH BROKEN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN DRAINPIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
SEE VIOLATION # 60
SEE VIOLATION #60
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 IN ALL AREAS.
SEE VIOLATION #60
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 CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES, REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES. (#55)6-501.11: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN (#55)6-501.11 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 NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. (#58)2-102.13 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. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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)
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
SEE VIOLATION #60
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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 NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED
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.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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.
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
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OCT 22023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
Utensils in-use not stored properly, knives wedged between two coolers at front prep line, instructed to keep in a clean surface.
JUL 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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)
water dispensing long faucets for bottle refilling installed at hand wash sink, Instructed to remove to prevent sink obstruction.
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 contamination. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
food handlers Not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
MAY 32022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Bulk food container ( salt, sugar..) not labeled. instructed to labeled. instructed to label and maintain.
Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
Disposable cups used as a food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.
FEB 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE SANITZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX BATHROOM # 1.
JUL 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
MAY 162019PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. -
- MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. -
- 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. -
- 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. -
AUG 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS.
NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED AT DOOR SWEEP.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM, ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF FLOOR.
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.
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.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
NOV 172017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SPRAY BOTTLES, BULK-FOOD CONTAINER, AND FRESH ORANGE JUICE TUBS NOT LABELED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
JUL 62017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS
CLEAR GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING USED FOR CUSTOMER'S WATER SERVICE THAT ARE WASHED IN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH MANUALLY OR DISCONTINUE.
JUN 262017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 OBTAIN.
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.
DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS
CLEAR GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING USED FOR CUSTOMER'S WATER SERVICE THAT ARE WASHED IN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH MANUALLY OR DISCONTINUE.
HAND SINK SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING.
FLY TRAP TOO CLOSE TO PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
JUN 152016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
EXTERIOR AIR FILTER ON THE ICE MACHINE IS SOILED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR BOTH DISHMACHINES ON PREMISES.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →