Kanela II
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2022
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Score
Kanela II appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2013. On Apr 4, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Kanela II since Apr 4, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kanela II is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE EGG WHITES AND OTHER PREPARED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE, REUSABLE CONTAINERS.
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Jan 21, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; SUGAR ,FLOUR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND COFFEE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 31, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUN AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT COFFE STATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHILED COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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
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Aug 6, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 30, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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 40 SLICES OF FRENCH TOAST (PREVIOUSLY DIPPED IN EGG AND MILK NOT YET COOKED) RANGING FROM 57.5F - 60 F, 50 OZ OZ OF AIOLI AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE AT 70 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. LINE COOK DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Feb 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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 SLICES OF FRENCH TOAST (PREVIOUSLY DIPPED IN EGG AND MILK NOT YET COOKED) RANGING FROM 49.8F-57.5F, 16 OZ OF AIOLI AT 51F, 4 OZ OF SALMON AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. LINE COOK DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $280. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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 FROM SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C). CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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 ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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 FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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 PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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 AREA AND NOT STORE CLEAN ITEMS UNDER PAPER TOWEL DISPENER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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 AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 25, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR DISH MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Jan 31, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PIPES AT THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL EDGES AND BOTTOM TRIM OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY WALLS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Aug 17, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVING THATS IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS FROM ALL VENT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 16, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: 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)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OPERATOR STATED WATER BOTTLES FOR TABLE SERVICE CLEANED IN THE DISHWASHER . INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN BOTTLES WITH BRUSH IN ADDITION TO DISHWASHING MACHINE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT BAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENT COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE CEILING OF BASMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT LIGHT OUT IN HOOD, DIM LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS IN CLEAN CONTAINERS OUTSIDE ICE BINS.
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Aug 31, 2015
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CABINETS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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 VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 41 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $46.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: 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
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: 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)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CABINETS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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May 16, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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, SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 54.2F, CHICKEN SAUSAGE AT 48F, AND HAM AT 44.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Dec 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Jun 25, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING A BOVE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, CRAKS AND OLD DUSTY PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVERING OR REPAIR CEILING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kanela II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kanela II on file is from Apr 4, 2022. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kanela II?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Kanela II.
Has Kanela II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kanela II have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kanela II means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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