Did Kanela pass its last health inspection?

Kanela at 5413 N Clark St was inspected on Jan 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Kanela?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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. INSTR

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Kanela

5413 N Clark St, Chicago 60640 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jan 6, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 6, 2026

#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE PREP SINK WRAPPED WITH WASH CLOTH AND PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 6, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 19, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2018	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 1, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2016	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2016	License	Not Ready	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Kanela — questions

Did Kanela pass its last health inspection?: Kanela at 5413 N Clark St was inspected on Jan 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Kanela?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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. INSTR
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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