Cantina On Madison

August 24, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings15
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FIRST HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: : OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RICE,BEEF,BEANS,PICO DE GALLO).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK,ETC)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH DINING ROOM DOOR AND BASEMENT GARBAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: 3-304.14 : OBSERVED SOILED AND WET WIPING CLOTHS AT BAR WITH SEVERAL FLIES CRAWLING ON THEM.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT LID ON GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN DISH WASHING AREA. • 4-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. • 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,PITTED AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WHEEL BASES ,LEGS,PIPES AND CORDS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA,PREP AREA,BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, PREP AREA,DRINK STATION AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,UPPER WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN BAR AREA. • 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE ,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING,TOILET ROOMS,STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLER. • : 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALL IN DINING AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. • 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STAIRCASE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: : 6-501.111 : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2641321 8/17/26 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAR AREA, BILLARDS ROOM,BASEMENT PREP AREA, DINING ROOM,2ND FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF DISH MACHINE,UNDER AND BEHIND SODA CADDY IN BASEMENT,SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER LOCKERS AND A LIVE RAT WAS SEEN UNDER LOCKERS,UNDER UNUSED GLASS SLIDING DOOR COOLER AND IN BETWEEN FOOD PRODUCT AND 10- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON CEILING AND WALL NEAR MOPSINK AND OPENING IN UPPER WALL PANEL OF MOP SINK,ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND ROLLING CART.ALSO,SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF DOOR WAY OF WALK IN COOLER,ELECTRICAL ROOM AND ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING CART.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/24/26.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 23, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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