What is Kanela Breakfast Club's health inspection score?

Kanela Breakfast Club has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kanela Breakfast Club last inspected?

Kanela Breakfast Club was last inspected on April 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kanela Breakfast Club have?

Kanela Breakfast Club has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kanela Breakfast Club safe to eat at?

Kanela Breakfast Club has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Kanela Breakfast Club

Name: Kanela Breakfast Club
Address: 1408 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 72

1408 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Wicker Park

Ranked #369 of 579 in Wicker Park

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4 inspections

Last: Apr 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-15 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1408 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Sep

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

May

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

68/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED BOTTLES OF SAUCE STORED IN THE HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS NOT USED FOR STORAGE. BOTTLES REMOVED AND PLACED INTO BIN FOR WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED INSECT CARCASSES IN GREASE TRAP ROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ROOM.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LARGE PEPSI COOLER ON LOWER LEVEL WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 10.48 POUNDS OF COOKED POTATOES, 2.8 POUNDS OF SALMON, 6.8 POUNDS OF CHORIZO, 3.6 POUNDS SAUSAGE, 3.9 POUNDS CHICKEN SAUSAGE, 20 POUNDS CHICKEN, 5 POUNDS OF BURGER MEAT ($200) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LID OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE FULLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES HAVE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE CURRENT AND NOT EXPIRED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING AT 0 PPM. CHLORINE SANITIZER SHOULD MEASURE BETWEEN 50-200 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB ARRIVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE.DISH MACHINE NOW MAINTAINS A PROPER SANITZING CONCENTRAION OF 50 PPM.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL GASKETS TO REACH-IN COOLERS AND ON COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASHCANS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND IN BETWEEN COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE SERVING LINE AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET UPSTAIRS AND IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Base deductions−20 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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