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Kanela

5413 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 6, 2026

Kanela was last inspected on January 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

January 6, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

4 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the prep sink wrapped with wash cloth and plastic. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain bottom of interior surfaces of ice machine with minimal calcium build-up.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (sugar, flour etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint rusty metal racks inside basement walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and miantain interior surfaces of 3 compartment sink with dried food debris in the basement dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaves and debris on ground around and behind garbage dumpster in rear outside area . Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain rear outside area underneath stairs to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dusts build up on prep area coolers condensers. Must clean coolers condensers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine around ice chute. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for eggs,hamburgers, etc. By date of reinspection. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dusts build up on prep area coolers condensers. Must clean coolers condensers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for eggs,hamburgers, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Dry food in containers must be labeled with common name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: #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

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no food handler training certificate on site, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for eggs,hamburgers, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Dry food in containers must be labeled with common name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some employee not wearing hair restraint in prep area.hair restraint is required at mentioned area

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair hot water handle at one compartment sink

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: #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

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate on site, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Found gutter for waste piping above dishmachine areas not properly installed. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found walls not smooth and easy to clean at bar/espresso preparation area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings throughout the premises,included around pipes

  11. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: 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)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint at basement prep area dish room bottom part.remove paint,repaint.seal openings throughout the premises,includded around pipes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Broken light shield in the kitchen above prep cooler,need to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Waste water pipe leaking on floor in basement non-food area,instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Anyone entering in prep area must wear hair restraint

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical12 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: 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).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: 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).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates for shelving or a means of elevation for stored items throughout the premises. Floors must be accessible.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All stored dry foods in the basement hallway ie: onions and fruit, must be removed from stored under waste water piping.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food preparers in the kitchen must wear hat/hair restraints.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for all required employees. Must provide.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All bulk foods not in its original containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Utensils must not be stored between the walls and electrical conduits in the basement prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Torn rubber door gaskets on the cooks line right side two door cooler. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must remove spray foam sealant from floor drain/piping at the ice machine. Floors and attached equipment must be smooth and cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  16. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must seal the gap between the ceiling and walls thru-out the dining area and bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace three burned out light bulbs on the hood/canopy and maintain.

  17. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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