Momento Cantina

Chicago Health Dept

44 S WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

5 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 13 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 12

2026

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF SEVERAL FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REVOLVING DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED /STICK ON WALL TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MAY 21

2026

PASS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,PANS,BULK,ETC.)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF SEVERAL FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REVOLVING DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS AND BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON DRAWER COOLER IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED /STICK ON WALL TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 18

2026

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,PANS,BULK,ETC.)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF BROKEN LOWER WALL BASE,BOTH MOP HOOKING SYSTEM HOLES,ON LEDGE ABOVE HOOKING SYSTEM AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR IN REAR CO2,EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA,DRINK STORAGE AREA.REMOVE DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/14/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF SEVERAL FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REVOLVING DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS AND BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON DRAWER COOLER IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN REAR CO2/EMPLOYEES AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED /STICK ON WALL TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 14

2026

FAIL 22 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GROUND BEEF,PASTA,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT ADA 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM HAND SINK AT 58.5F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1.5LBS. COOKED PORK AT 120.4F ON HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.1.5LBS.$35.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER SUCH AS 6LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-47.8F.7LBS. GROUND BEEF-57.9F.3LBS. POBLANO & CHEESE-46.4F.4LBS. DUCK-46.6F.3LBS. OCTOPUS-54.7F.8.5LBS. PASTA-55.2F-56.1F.6LBS. SKIRT STEAK-45.7F.1.5LBS. RIBEYE STEAKS-46.9F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.43LBS.$450.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN.INSTRUCTED THAT HACCP MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE FOOD CAN BE VACUUMED PACKAGED ON PREMISES SUCH AS 14.2LBS.- CHICKEN.7.6LBS.- BIRRIA.12.6LBS.-COCHINITA.6.8LBS. RIBEYE STEAKS.4.8LBS. VEGETABLES.3.2LBS. DUCK.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. APPX.49.2LBS. $360.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON VACUUM PACKAGE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED PLAN.SEE VIOLATION #29.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOILDATED VIOLATION)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 45.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIROITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,PANS,BULK,ETC.)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF BROKEN LOWER WALL BASE,BOTH MOP HOOKING SYSTEM HOLES,ON LEDGE ABOVE HOOKING SYSTEM AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR IN REAR CO2,EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA,DRINK STORAGE AREA.REMOVE DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/14/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF SEVERAL FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REVOLVING DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS AND BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON DRAWER COOLER IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN REAR CO2/EMPLOYEES AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED /STICK ON WALL TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 16

2025

PASS 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPING AND A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE REPAIRED PIPING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDSINK IS NOW DRAINING PROPERLY. -COS

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES (TRASHCANS WITH LIDS) IN THE WOMENS AND UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS FOR FEMINIE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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