MOE'S CANTINA.

Chicago Health Dept

3518-3522 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

13 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 24

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND ALL CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT BEHIND BAR ON THE ROOF TOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAPS AT BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING ALSO ROOF TOP SINGLE ICE MACHINE ROOM HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

MAR 30

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE FLOOR DRAIN.

JUN 25

2020

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT SOUTH REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED/LOOSE AT DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAY 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR AREA NEXT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AREA BY THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT LOCATION.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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SEP 14

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 7

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, POTS AND PANS AND SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 22

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED IN CHIPS AND SALSA DISPENSING AREA. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

AUG 12

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 1 INCH GAP AT BASE OF FRONT DOOR SOUTH ENTRANCE. OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF REAR SOUTH EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENTPROOF ALL DOORS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED WATER AT BASE OF REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN CENTER OF KITHCEN. CLEAN UP ALL WATER AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS OF HALLWAY CONTAINING LIQUOR STORAGE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT COMING FROM BASIN REPAIRED WITH PLUMBERS PUTTY. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED IN SCHIPS AND SALSA DISPENSING AREA. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AN DCOLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

DO NOT USE CUPS/GLASSES FOR ICE SCOOPS. MUST HAVE HANDLED SCOOPS FOR ALL ICE. MAINTIAN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIOANL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

OCT 2

2015

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 25

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. ALSO FOUND SMALL PLASTIC CUPS INSIDE READY TO EAT FOOD(CORN-CHICK-PEAS ETC);AND A LARGE FOAM CUP INSIDE THE CONTAINER OF LIQUID FOOD READY TO SERVE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SERVING CUP AND FOAM CONTAINER AND PROVIDE A SERVING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING WATER,SMALL HOLE INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL OR WELD SMOOTHLY.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. FOUND SOAP DISPENSER BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SOAP DISPENSER BY AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. DISCHARGE WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT COMPLETELY INTO FLOOR DRAIN WATER SPILL AN FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE SAID PIPE SUCH CAN DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

POP GUN WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL WOOD AT SOUTH WALL IN MAIN BAR AREA SURFACE SEALER IS FADING AWAY,WOOD IS POROUS NOT SMOOTH,INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SURFACE OF SAID WOOD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WOOD WALLS AND BRICKS BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR HAS EXCESS OF BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,ALSO WOOD IS SATURATED WITH WATER AND BLACK SLIME,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO WOOD PANELS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REPLACE WOOD.

AUG 14

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A LEAK AT THE WATER PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WATER PIPE AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS ON PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN SINK COMPONENTS.

APR 18

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLOTHES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE PROPERLY.

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