44 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
The LoopTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Live roaches found crawling throughout kitchen storage areas and equipment.
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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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)
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)
Momento Cantina has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 14, 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.
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.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
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