PIZZA CANTINA.

Chicago Health Dept

1711-1713 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

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

7 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 30

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR AND FRONT DOORS. MUST MANTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE POP SYRUP BOXES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NO COVING ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LOOSE COVE THE WALL IN ORDER TO MAKE THE GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ONSITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN THIER ALLERGEN TRAINING AT ALL TIMES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

DEC 13

2024

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

JUN 20

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE-INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND A 1/2-INCH GAP AT THE LEFT SIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE P-TRAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED NO COVING ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVE THE WALL IN ORDER TO MAKE THE GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL TIGHT FITTING.

JUN 6

2024

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE-INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND A 1/2-INCH GAP AT THE LEFT SIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE P-TRAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED NO COVING ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVE THE WALL IN ORDER TO MAKE THE GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL TIGHT FITTING.

APR 4

2023

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS NOT TIGHT FIT AND RODENT PROOFED WITH A MORE THAN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR AND A ONE-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.119: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS OR AN AIR-DRYING RACK AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO PROPERLY DRY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.12: FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED WOOD PANEL CEILINGS ABOVE PIZZA PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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APR 3

2023

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS NOT TIGHT FIT AND RODENT PROOFED WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR AND A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITIING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS OR AN AIR-DRYING RACK AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO PROPERLY DRY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND NO GREASE DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR CONTRACT FOR DISPOSING OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WOOD PANEL CEILINGS ABOVE PIZZA PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

OCT 13

2022

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN THE FRONT PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE, WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS NOR IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F DURING THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S PREP COOLERS NOT ON SITE FOR THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS NOT TIGHT FIT AND RODENT PROOFED WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR AND A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITIING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-306.11 OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION ALONG THE ENTIRE FRONT PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED AN UNSEALED BRICK WALL LOCATED IN THE FRONT PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA AND RAW WOOD SHELVES LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW BRICK AND RAW WOOD, ALL SURFACES HAVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AS WELL AS CORROSION RESISTANT, NON-ABSORBENT AND SMOOTH.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.119 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS OR AN AIR-DRYING RACK AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO PROPERLY DRY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER THAT IS LOCATED BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-203.12 OBSERVED NO SIGNS DESIGNATING WOMEN'S/MEN'S TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE DOORS OF THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS/BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED BASEMENT WALLS NOT COVED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER COVING IN ORDER TO MAKE WALL SURFACES TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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