KANELA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN THE WALLS AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE RIGHT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE SPRAY FOAM SEALANT FROM FLOOR DRAIN/PIPING AT THE ICE MACHINE. FLOORS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.