Momento Cantina

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 9, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations from report #2642110 9/1/26 #59-not corrected-#38-6-202.15 : still observed gaps along bottom,center and sides of several front entry doors must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in rear prep and dish washing areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Aug 12, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 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 gaps along bottom and sides of several front entry doors and revolving doors must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from all floor drains.

     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 : must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in rear prep and dish washing areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. May 21, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in dish washing area to be in good repair.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name (squeeze bottles,pans,bulk,etc.)

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 : must elevate food items from floor in walk in freezer and provide adequate shelving units for food storage to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 : observed scoops and bowls stored inside of bulk food storage containers must remove and store properly.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in freezer and provide adequate shelving units for food storage.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace missing handle on drawer cooler in bar area.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 4-601.11(b) : must clean grease and food debris build up from all equipment and coolers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from all floor drains.

     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 : must repair or replace missing and damaged wall tiles at cooking equipment and where needed /stick on wall tiles throughout prep area.

     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 missing food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. May 18, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name (squeeze bottles,pans,bulk,etc.)

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     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 gaps along bottom and sides of several front entry doors and revolving doors must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 : must elevate food items from floor in walk in freezer and provide adequate shelving units for food storage to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 : observed scoops and bowls stored inside of bulk food storage containers must remove and store properly.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler and freezer and provide adequate shelving units for food storage.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace missing handle on drawer cooler in bar area.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean grease and food debris build up from all equipment and coolers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged wall base in rear co2/employees area,missing and damaged wall tiles at cooking equipment and where needed /stick on wall tiles throughout prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from all floor drains.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean debris build up from all filters at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed missing food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. May 14, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   7 critical13 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperature at ada 1st fl. Toilet room hand sink at 58.5f.must have hot running water at 100f.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     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: 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.

     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: Must provide hand washing signs at hand sinks in customers/employees toilet rooms.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 1.5lbs. Cooked pork at 120.4f on hot holding unit. Product was discarded by manager must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above.appx.1.5lbs.$35.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods in 4- drawer prep cooler such as 6lbs. Cooked chicken-47.8f.7lbs. Ground beef-57.9f.3lbs. Poblano & cheese-46.4f.4lbs. Duck-46.6f.3lbs. Octopus-54.7f.8.5lbs. Pasta-55.2f-56.1f.6lbs. Skirt steak-45.7f.1.5lbs. Ribeye steaks-46.9f. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.43lbs.$450.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(consolidated violation )

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vacuum packaged food items on site without a cdph approved haccp plan.instructed that haccp must be approved before food can be vacuumed packaged on premises such as 14.2lbs.- chicken.7.6lbs.- birria.12.6lbs.-cochinita.6.8lbs. Ribeye steaks.4.8lbs. Vegetables.3.2lbs. Duck.product was discarded by manager. Appx.49.2lbs. $360.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralFood handling

     No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no approved haccp plan on site for vacuum packaging.a held for inspection tag has been placed on vacuum package machine.instructed to provide an approved plan.see violation #29.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(cos)(consoildated violation)

     Official wording (code 32)

     Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 4- drawer prep cooler at 45.7f with tcs foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priroity 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name (squeeze bottles,pans,bulk,etc.)

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     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: Observed gaps along bottom and sides of several front entry doors and revolving doors must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate food items from floor in walk in freezer and provide adequate shelving units for food storage to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed scoops and bowls stored inside of bulk food storage containers must remove and store properly.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler and freezer and provide adequate shelving units for food storage.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing handle on drawer cooler in bar area.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from all equipment and coolers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall base in rear co2/employees area,missing and damaged wall tiles at cooking equipment and where needed /stick on wall tiles throughout prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from all floor drains.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from all filters at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers on duty nor certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (ground beef,pasta,chicken,beans,etc)must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Apr 16, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the piping and a slow drainage at the handwashing sink in the front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Employee repaired piping at the time of inspection. Handsink is now draining properly. -cos

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles (trashcans with lids) in the womens and unisex restrooms. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids for feminie hygiene products.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training for city of chicago certified food manager(s). Instructed management that all city of chicago certified food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site for review.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Dec 26, 2024 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations