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Momento Cantina

Restaurant

44 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

The Loop

Aug 12, 2026 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Gaps around front doors could allow insects to enter the facility.

Key Findings

  • Gaps along the bottom and sides of front entry and revolving doors need to be sealed to prevent insect entry.
  • Missing and damaged wall tiles in the cooking equipment and prep areas must be repaired or replaced.
  • Debris buildup in floor drains throughout the facility needs to be cleaned out.
  • Damaged floor tiles in the rear prep and dishwashing areas require repair or replacement.

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:

6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF SEVERAL FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REVOLVING DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Violation code #55 โ€” PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED /STICK ON WALL TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

4 violations