Kanela Breakfast Club
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
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Score
Kanela Breakfast Club appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2015. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHWASH AREA DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP WITH BROKEN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN DRAINPIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP WITH BROKEN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN DRAINPIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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May 2, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Oct 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Utensils in-use not stored properly, knives wedged between two coolers at front prep line, instructed to keep in a clean surface.
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Jul 25, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: water dispensing long faucets for bottle refilling installed at hand wash sink, Instructed to remove to prevent sink obstruction.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: food handlers Not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
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May 3, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( salt, sugar..) not labeled. instructed to labeled. instructed to label and maintain.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Disposable cups used as a food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.
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Feb 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX BATHROOM # 1.
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Jul 6, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 16, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - 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. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - 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. -
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Aug 10, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED AT DOOR SWEEP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM, ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Nov 17, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES, BULK-FOOD CONTAINER, AND FRESH ORANGE JUICE TUBS NOT LABELED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jul 6, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAR GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING USED FOR CUSTOMER'S WATER SERVICE THAT ARE WASHED IN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH MANUALLY OR DISCONTINUE.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: 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.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAR GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING USED FOR CUSTOMER'S WATER SERVICE THAT ARE WASHED IN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH MANUALLY OR DISCONTINUE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HAND SINK SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLY TRAP TOO CLOSE TO PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Jun 15, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AIR FILTER ON THE ICE MACHINE IS SOILED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR BOTH DISHMACHINES ON PREMISES.
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Jul 8, 2015
License
No violations found.
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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 Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kanela Breakfast Club?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kanela Breakfast Club.
Has Kanela Breakfast Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kanela Breakfast Club have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kanela Breakfast Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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