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Momento Cantina

Restaurant

44 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

The Loop

May 21, 2026 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Leaky hand sink, door gaps allowing pest entry, and food stored on freezer floor created contamination risks.

Key Findings

  • Hand sink in dish area has a leaky pipe that needs repair to function properly.
  • Gaps around front and revolving doors are large enough to let insects in.
  • Food items stored directly on the walk-in freezer floor instead of on shelves, and crates used instead of proper shelving units.
  • Scoops and bowls stored inside bulk food containers, and equipment has grease/debris buildup and missing handles.

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

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Violation code #37 โ€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,PANS,BULK,ETC.)

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

11 violations
Standout inspection
May 18, 2026Fail

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.