Kanela Breakfast Club
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
74
Score
Kanela Breakfast Club has been inspected 16 times since 2014. Kanela Breakfast Club was last inspected on Apr 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kanela Breakfast Club's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT CARCASSES IN GREASE TRAP ROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PEPSI COOLER ON LOWER LEVEL WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
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May 8, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE CURRENT AND NOT EXPIRED.
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Sep 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASHCANS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Mar 17, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MINI COOLER WITH PANCAKE BATTER STORE. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Jan 20, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 1-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 6, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jun 14, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 29, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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67
Mar 20, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Feb 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM FAN VENT COVER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Mar 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT(UNDER EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS.CORNERS ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT POP GUN STATION IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD ON LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
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Sep 23, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CLEAR SEPARATION OF CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kanela Breakfast Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kanela Breakfast Club on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kanela Breakfast Club?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kanela Breakfast Club.
Has Kanela Breakfast Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kanela Breakfast Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kanela Breakfast Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kanela Breakfast Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kanela Breakfast Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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