Kanela
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Kanela 18 times, with records going back to 2016. Kanela was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kanela on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZERS (BAGS OF ICE). MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP ANDD BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE PREP SINK WRAPPED WITH WASH CLOTH AND PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
70
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE (2) COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR AREA (BY THE DINING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. ----INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR KITCHEN.
55
82
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND AND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM OF INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MIANTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA (BY THE PREP SINK). MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA.
51
67
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
39
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GAPS AROUND THE CORDS IN THE CEILING NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL GAPS AROUND CORDS AND MAINTAIN THEM SMOOTHLY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASE THE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO BE COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
57
78
Feb 22, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUSTS BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
49
95
Feb 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGERS, ETC. BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
25
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND DOOR CORNERS/HINDGES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUSTS BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
49
78
Apr 19, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: #58 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE
60
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
55
Apr 9, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: #39) 3-307.11 FOUND GUTTER FOR WASTE PIPING ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST REPAIR. #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BAR/ESPRESSO PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR. VIOLATION #58 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED AT MENTIONED AREA
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMALL LEAKING UNDER THE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA,RE-SEAL UNIT
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
45
Mar 6, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-23-19 INSPECTION # 2285585. VIOLATION 58. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
60
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND GUTTER FOR WASTE PIPING ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST REPAIR.
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BAR/ESPRESSO PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR.
55
82
Apr 23, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * ?CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
58
64
Mar 22, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BLACK FOAM INSIDE THE COVER OF THE UPPER PART OF ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN AND DUSTY,NEED TO REPLACE. OPENING UNDER THE BAR COUNTER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY APPLIED,NOT CLEANABLE POROUS MATERIAL,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR BY THE WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. WHITE LINENS PROVIDED UNDER THE GLASSES AT SHELVES UNDER BAR COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID LINENS.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED AROUND PIPES
35
86
Mar 15, 2018
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP COOLER,NEED TO REPLACE.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ANYONE ENTERING IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT
42
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER PIPE LEAKING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NON-FOOD AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AT BASEMENT PREP AREA DISH ROOM BOTTOM PART.REMOVE PAINT,REPAINT.SEAL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDDED AROUND PIPES.
35
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:40 POUNDS OF COOKED DICED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 43.1F TO 45.4F; 40 POUNDS OF COOKED CHORIZO AT TEMP OF 48.6F.MENTIONED FOOD WAS COOKED ON 3-14-18,LABEL WITH PRODUCTS,ALSO MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE STATED THE SAME COOKING DATE. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 80,VALUE 110.10. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES.JUICE BAR COUNTER: ONE MOUSE DROP UNDER INVERTED DRINKING JAR,3 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER ANOTHER INVERTED DRINKING JAR,AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES BY THE CLEAN JARS AND AT NORTH LEDGE OF SHELF UNDER COUNTER TOP.KITCHEN: TEN MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE EAST WALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,5 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CORNER OF ICE MACHINE,AND 5 DROPPINGS COFFEE STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED.INVERTED JARS PRESENTLY REMOVED WASHED AND SANITIZED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER LID OPEN AND GREASE SPILLED ON EXTERIOR OF UNIT. LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND GREASE AND DUMPSTER CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND CONTAINERS.
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE DRAIN BOARD OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST BE ENCASE.BROKEN WRAPS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION MUST BE REPAIRED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,SAME AREA. THE BLACK FOAM INSIDE THE COVER OF THE UPPER PART OF ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN AND DUSTY,NEED TO REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP I NSIDE AND WHEELS OF DEEP FFRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.RUSTY LID ON GREASE TRAP UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.INTERIOR GRAY COVER AT ICE MACHINE NEED TO REMOVE BLACK DUST.DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS ON TOP ALL SHELVES IN THE KICKEN,JUICE BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TOILET BOWLS AT MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT JUICE BAR.ELEVATE BOXES 6" FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR CLOSET,IN BASEMENT. DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS,BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY UNDER FRYER EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
34
61
Dec 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2017
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. GRAVY AT 90F, TOMATO SOUP AT 109.1F AND MUSHROOM SOUP AT 118.5F. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165F THEN HELD HOT AT 140F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. PREPARED POTATOES FOUND COOLING ON A RACK IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY, UNCOVERED AND DIRECTLY UNDER THE CEILING WITH EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT. ALSO OBSERVED APPLES BEING PREPARED AND JUICED IN A MACHINE AT A DINING ROOM TABLE WHERE CUSTOMERS PASS TO ENTER THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED POTATOES AND JUICING OPERATION IN DINING ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE KITCHEN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTION IN COOKS LINE CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
22
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR SHELVING OR A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING. INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK STAINED. TABLE MOUNTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP. EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. VENTS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOUND DIRTY. UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. DAMAGED, PEELING WALL COVING UNDER THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AND ENTRANCES TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL STORED DRY FOODS IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY IE: ONIONS AND FRUIT, MUST BE REMOVED FROM STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE SUCH AS RAW WOOD, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL ITEMS IN DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD PREPARERS IN THE KITCHEN MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
45
52
Feb 3, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO HOT WATER IN THE MENS WASHROOM SHARED BY CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES. SEPARATE HOT AND COLD HANDLES WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 67.9F. HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL OTHER HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES RE-WASH HANDS AT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK THAT HAS HOT WATER AFTER WASHROOM USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
11
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN THE WALLS AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE RIGHT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SPRAY FOAM SEALANT FROM FLOOR DRAIN/PIPING AT THE ICE MACHINE. FLOORS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT AND EXPOSED/TORN FIBERGLASS PIPING INSULATION ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE DAMAGED PIPING INSULATION. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE UNDER SHELVING FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
41
70
May 10, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND X2 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER'S LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVER FLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES AND NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MANAGER WENT OUT TO REMOVED ALL THE OVER FLOWING GARBAGE AND CLOSED THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER DURING INSPECTION.
19
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BY THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
35
90
Apr 18, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA AND BAR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THREE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY AND MAINTAIN.
36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kanela last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kanela on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kanela?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kanela.
Has Kanela's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kanela have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kanela 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kanela is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants