Momento Cantina

May 14, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings17
critical findings3

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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 CERTIFIED 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: 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) • 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. • MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector 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)
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector 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)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector 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 )
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector 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)
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector 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)
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector 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)
code 33
food improperly labeled

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

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector 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) • OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF SEVERAL FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REVOLVING DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SCOOPS AND BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON DRAWER COOLER IN BAR AREA.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector 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. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 16, 2025: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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