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Momento Cantina

Restaurant

44 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

The Loop

Sep 9, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

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

No certified food manager on duty while handling ready-to-eat foods like ground beef, pasta, and chicken.

Key Findings

  • Person in charge lacks required certified food manager certificate and was not present during food preparation.
  • No certified food manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (ground beef, pasta, chicken, beans) were being prepared and served; manager arrived at 12:11 p.m.
  • Damaged floor tiles in rear prep and dish washing areas require repair or replacement.
  • Gaps around front entry doors not corrected from previous inspection; must seal tightly to prevent insect entry.

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 #1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)

Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GROUND BEEF,PASTA,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:11 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

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

Sep 9, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Aug 12, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations