Canela
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Canela, the earliest from 2024. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Moultrie facility scores 85, putting Canela on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at the employee handwashing sink beside the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC will be putting handwashing soap at the employee handwashing sink beside the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen area.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed cold water not working properly at the wash sink in the front area of the facility. CA: Efficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. PIC stated that the owner has ordered a part for the wash sink in the front area of the facility.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed expired quat test strips at the 3-compartment sink. CA: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. PIC is on the way to the store to get up-to-date quat test strips.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed an instant pot in the main kitchen area. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. COS PIC removed instant pot from the main kitchen are. Informed PIC that they can purchase a commercial grade instant pot.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed an unapproved coffee maker in the main kitchen area. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will be purchasing a commercial grade coffee maker for the main kitchen area of the facility.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed recent inspection not posted in the facility. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post the most recent inspection report by today.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
64
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a blender in the front handwash sink at the front of the facility. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS PIC removed blender from the handwash sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 9 dented cans not properly labeled or separated from other cans that can be used in the daily food operation. CA: Products that are held by permit holder for credit, redemption, or returned to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS PIC moved the dented cans to the top of the shelf for them not to be used.
511-6-1.07(4)(c)
82
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed recent inspection report not posted. CA:The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post recent inspection report in an area that is conspicuous to consumers.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
95
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed RIC in the main kitchen area temping above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below . PIC will have RIC cooler serviced to make sure it is reaching 41 degrees or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored in the handwash sink drying at the front of the facility. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS PIC removed dishes from the handwash sink at the front of the facility.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed several cutting mats and cutting boards needing to be replaced, and prep top cutting board needing to be replaced. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have cutting boards and cutting mats replaced.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee at the front of the facility with fingernails longer than finger tip length. CA: Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. PIC will have employee to cut finger nails to be finger tip length.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a wet mop not hung to properly dry. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC will hang mop to properly dry.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an instant pot in the main kitchen area. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. COS PIC removed instant pot from the main kitchen are. Informed PIC that they can purchase a commercial grade instant pot.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canela last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canela on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canela?
Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Canela.
How does Canela compare to other restaurants in Moultrie?
Canela most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Moultrie average of 85.
Has Canela's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Canela have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Canela 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 Canela inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canela is inspected around two times per year on average.
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