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Momento Cantina

Restaurant

44 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

The Loop

May 18, 2026 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Inspector found 10 live roaches and multiple dead ones in storage areas during complaint re-inspection.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Live roaches observed crawling in broken wall base, mop system holes, and ledge in CO2 and employee storage areas, with dead roaches also found on the floor.
  • Cold water faucet handle in front prep area and leaky pipe at dish washing hand sink need repair.
  • Food stored directly on floor in walk-in freezer and crates used instead of proper shelving units.
  • Gaps along bottom and sides of front and revolving doors allow insect entry; scoops and bowls stored inside bulk food containers; missing drawer cooler handle in bar area.

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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Violation code #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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)

Violation code #10 โ€” ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

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.

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Inspection History

Momento Cantina has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 14, 2026.

Sep 14, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Sep 9, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Aug 12, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
May 21, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

11 violations
Standout inspection
May 18, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

13 violations
Standout inspection
May 14, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

22 violations
Apr 16, 2025Pass

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.

3 violations
Apr 16, 2025Pass

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.

Dec 26, 2024Not Ready

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.