Chicago
76
YOUR CALL

Kanela II

1552 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
76/100

Mostly clean — 10 of 16 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
16
10 passed
Last Inspected
2022-04-04
Pass Rate
63%
1 failure
Score
76/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2022-04-04
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
Sanitation issues found across 28 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 28×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
2022-04-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED OLD SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE EGG WHITES AND OTHER PREPARED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE, REUSABLE CONTAINERS.

2021-01-21 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; SUGAR ,FLOUR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WATER (BUCKETS) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND COFFEE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2020-01-31 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUN AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT COFFE STATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHILED COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING, PEST MONITORING/FOOD PROTECTION. MILK CREATES ARE PROHIBITED TO USE FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING

2019-08-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-07-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (AIOLI, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, PREPARED/BATTERED FRENCH TOAST) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE GRIDDLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. NOTED ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED EGGS AND BURGER ON MENU BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER (ON MENU) FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

2019-02-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA BLOCKED WITH WATER PITCHER SITTING INSIDE OF IT DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. LINE COOK REMOVES PITCHER F...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (AIOLI, SMOKED SALMON,PREPPED BATTERED FRENCH TOAST) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE GRIDDLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. NOTED 44 SLI...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (KALE SOUP, TOMATO SOUP, RAW CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUN...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED EGGS ON MENU WHICH CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER (ON MENU) FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING, STORED IN BULK ROLLING CONTAINER. INGREDIENTS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGES FOR USE IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,SHALL BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES STORED NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK UNDER PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISHWASHING AREA. WHEN EMPLOYEE REACHES FOR PAPERTOWEL, AFTER WASHING HANDS THEY CAN CONTAMINATE CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLEAN DISHES FROM SAID AR...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: COFFEE BREWER LOCATED IN BASEMENT,ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED IN BAR AREA. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED A...

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING AND VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. NOTED A BUILD UP OF DUST ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE TILE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOT POSTED CITY OF CCHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2018-01-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR DISH MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

2017-01-31 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PIPES AT THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL EDGES AND BOTTOM TRIM OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY WALLS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION.

2016-08-17 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVING THATS IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS FROM ALL VENT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

2016-02-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BREAD STORED OUTSIDE REAR DOOR IN BLACK PLASTIC BAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD SO THAT IT IS ALWAYS PROTECTED, BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER DELIVERY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

minor Sanitation

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

OPERATOR STATED WATER BOTTLES FOR TABLE SERVICE CLEANED IN THE DISHWASHER . INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN BOTTLES WITH BRUSH IN ADDITION TO DISHWASHING MACHINE

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT BAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENT COVERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE CEILING OF BASMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LEFT LIGHT OUT IN HOOD, DIM LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS IN CLEAN CONTAINERS OUTSIDE ICE BINS.

2015-08-31 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CABINETS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, PREP COUNTER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS (65.3F,67.8 AND 44.4F),GOAT CHEESE 47.2F, PASTA 44.4F,GROUND PORK 58.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP KITCHEN TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH A CONTAINER WITH EGG PRODUCTS INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A GRAYISH,PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CABINETS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-12-11 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2014-05-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF ICE ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AND IN A WELL OF ICE AT THE STEAM TABLE: BACON AT 46F, CHEESE AT 50.4F, EGG WHITES AT 53.4F, SCRAMBL...

2013-12-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

2013-02-07 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

CEILING A BOVE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, CRAKS AND OLD DUSTY PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVERING OR REPAIR CEILING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOORS MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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