What is Kanela Breakfast Club's health inspection score?

Kanela Breakfast Club has a SafeDine safety score of 99 out of 100 (Grade A). 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 March 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kanela Breakfast Club have?

Kanela Breakfast Club has 34 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kanela Breakfast Club safe to eat at?

Yes, Kanela Breakfast Club has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Kanela Breakfast Club serve?

Kanela Breakfast Club serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kanela Breakfast Club

Name: Kanela Breakfast Club
Address: 502 E ILLINOIS ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 99

502 E ILLINOIS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/23/2026

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0Excellent

American•Streeterville

Ranked #21 of 705 in StreetervilleBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 94/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (99/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

502 E ILLINOIS ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Jul 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Oct

May 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

8 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Jan

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP WITH BROKEN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN DRAINPIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.4.4F - 51.6 F LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP WITH BROKEN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN DRAINPIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
SEE VIOLATION # 60
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2593811 CONDUCTED ON 5/2/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#53)6-501.19: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. (#55)6-201.16: OBSERVED MISSING AND HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES, REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES. (#55)6-501.11: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN (#55)6-501.11 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN DOCK. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. (#58)2-102.13 NOTED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST CO

Base deductions−23 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High8 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, EGGS, CUT FRUIT) IS BEING AND PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP INACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN AND COOKING INGREDINTS AND SPICES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HANDWASHING AREA ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN DOCK. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES, REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
INSPECTION #: 2582662 DATED 10/2/2023 -UTENSILS IN-USE NOT STORED PROPERLY, KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS AT FRONT PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods, Chicken, eggs, sausage....instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Utensils in-use not stored properly, knives wedged between two coolers at front prep line, instructed to keep in a clean surface.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High2 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

46/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods, Chicken, eggs, sausage....instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
water dispensing long faucets for bottle refilling installed at hand wash sink, Instructed to remove to prevent sink obstruction.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, observed utensil stored inside hand wash sink basin, bussing tub placed on top of sink too, instructed manager to keep hand wash sink free from any obstruction. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Ready-to-eat food is subject to indirect sources of contamination in main prep kitchen, observed storing raw chicken above slices of bread and velvet cake at prep drawer cooler. instructed to keep ready-to-eat foods protected from possible contamination. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
food handlers Not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food container ( salt, sugar..) not labeled. instructed to labeled. instructed to label and maintain.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Disposable cups used as a food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.

Base deductions−9 pts

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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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