Pizza Cantina

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 30, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed gap at the bottom of the rear and front doors. Must mantain tight fitting to prevent possible entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the pop syrup boxes in the basement storage area. Must clean the floors and walls in the walk in cooler in the basement.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a few missing garbage cans with lids in the women washroom. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no coving on the walls in the basement dry storage and food prep area. Instructed to repair the loose cove the wall in order to make the gap between the floor and the wall tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light out in the 1st floor women washroom. Must replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the allergen certificate onsite is expired. Instructed manager that all city certified manager must comply and maintain thier allergen training at all times or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Sep 4, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Aug 21, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Dec 13, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11 observed stained cutting boards with dark grooves in the pizza prep area and attached to the prep cooler. Instructed to remove stains and dark grooves or replace cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

5. Nov 26, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Nov 8, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Jun 20, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a one-inch gap at the rear exit door and a 1/2-inch gap at the left side front entrance door. Instructed to make said doors tight fitting and rodent proofed.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the p-trap at the bottom of the basement food prep area hand washing sink in poor repair. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed no coving on the walls in the basement dry storage and food prep area. Instructed to cove the wall in order to make the gap between the floor and the wall tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jun 6, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 20 mice droppings located in the basement food prep area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a one-inch gap at the rear exit door and a 1/2-inch gap at the left side front entrance door. Instructed to make said doors tight fitting and rodent proofed.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the p-trap at the bottom of the basement food prep area hand washing sink in poor repair. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed no coving on the walls in the basement dry storage and food prep area. Instructed to cove the wall in order to make the gap between the floor and the wall tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. May 21, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

10. Apr 4, 2023 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed front and rear entrance doors not tight fit and rodent proofed with a more than inch gap at the bottom and in between the rear entrance door and a one-inch gap at the bottom and in between the two front entrance doors. Instructed to make all doors tight fitting and rodent proofed.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.119: observed no drainboards or an air-drying rack available in the food prep area in order to properly dry equipment and utensils. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-402.12: found no grease trap at basement 3-compartment sink and 1st floor 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed wood panel ceilings above pizza prep station. Instructed manager to provide smooth and easily cleanable ceilings at all times in food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed food handlers' certificates not available for review. Instructed to meet requirements and provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Apr 3, 2023 Fail

    License · Fail

    5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed front and rear entrance doors not tight fit and rodent proofed with a more than one inch gap at the bottom and in between the rear entrance door and a one inch gap at the bottom and in between the two front entrance doors. Instructed to make all doors tight fitiing and rodent proofed.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no drainboards or an air-drying rack available in the food prep area in order to properly dry equipment and utensils. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found no grease trap at basement 3 compartment sink and 1st floor 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found no grease disposal container or contract for disposing of grease. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wood panel ceilings above pizza prep station. Instructed manager to provide smooth, and easily cleanable ceilings at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers' certificates not available for review. Instructed to meet requirement and provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Oct 13, 2022 Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.11 observed a hand washing sink is needed in the front pizza food prep area. Instructed to install a hand washing sink under city pressure, with soap and paper towels and hot and cold running water. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs posted at the hand washing sinks nor in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a 2 door prep cooler at an ambient air temperature of 48f during the inspection. Observed the facility's prep coolers not on site for the pizza prep area. Instructed to have all refrigeration units on site. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-306.11 observed the pizza prep area not properly protected to prevent any possible contamination by consumers. Instructed to provide proper protection along the entire front pizza food prep area in order to protect from any possible contamination. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed front and rear entrance doors not tight fit and rodent proofed with a more than one inch gap at the bottom and in between the rear entrance door and a one inch gap at the bottom and in between the two front entrance doors. Instructed to make all doors tight fitiing and rodent proofed.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed an unsealed brick wall located in the front pizza food prep area and raw wood shelves located behind the bar. Instructed to seal raw brick and raw wood, all surfaces have to be smooth and easily cleanable as well as corrosion resistant, non-absorbent and smooth.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.119 observed no drainboards or an air-drying rack available in the food prep area in order to properly dry equipment and utensils. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and dirt debris inside of the fryers located in the rear food prep area and inside of the reach in cooler that is located by the bar. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-203.12 observed no signs designating women's/men's toilet rooms located on the doors of the basement and 1st floor toilet rooms. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacles inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.16 observed no garbage receptacles available in the food prep areas/bar. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unused equipment and items stored on the floor in the basement. Instructed to remove or clean unused equipment and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed basement walls not coved throughout the entire basement. Instructed to provide proper coving in order to make wall surfaces tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handlers' certificates not available for review. Instructed to meet requirement and provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required