SEP 30
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PIZZA CANTINA.
YOUR CALL. 59/100
1711-1713 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 30, 2025 · passed
4 of 7 inspections passed, 3 failed. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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 132024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 13
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 202024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 62024FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2024
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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 42023PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE.
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 32023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND NO GREASE DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR CONTRACT FOR DISPOSING OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE.
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 132022FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2022
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS/BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE.
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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