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Kanela

2127 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2019
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Score
High Risk

Kanela appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2019. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Public records show no inspections at Kanela since Feb 6, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 11 violations.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND DOES NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY ITEMS AT THE MINIMUM GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 26, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS POR SAUSAGES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES USE WINE LIKE BOTTLE FOR CUSTOMERS WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT BOTTLES HAVE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZE OR REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Jan 11, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES USE WINE LIKE BOTTLE FOR CUSTOMERS WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT BOTTLES HAVE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZE OR REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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May 26, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLASTIC FROM THE NEW EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kanela last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kanela on file is from Feb 6, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kanela?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kanela.

Has Kanela's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kanela have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kanela means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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