69 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60603
The LoopA follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Severe pest infestation with live rats, 75+ flies, and roaches throughout facility; previous violation not corrected.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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: 6-501.111 : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2641321 8/17/26 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAR AREA, BILLARDS ROOM,BASEMENT PREP AREA, DINING ROOM,2ND FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF DISH MACHINE,UNDER AND BEHIND SODA CADDY IN BASEMENT,SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER LOCKERS AND A LIVE RAT WAS SEEN UNDER LOCKERS,UNDER UNUSED GLASS SLIDING DOOR COOLER AND IN BETWEEN FOOD PRODUCT AND 10- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON CEILING AND WALL NEAR MOPSINK AND OPENING IN UPPER WALL PANEL OF MOP SINK,ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND ROLLING CART.ALSO,SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF DOOR WAY OF WALK IN COOLER,ELECTRICAL ROOM AND ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING CART.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/24/26.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
Cantina On Madison has had 13 inspections in the last 5 years with a 46% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 31, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.