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Momento Cantina

44 S Wabash Ave, Chicago 60603 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 12, 2026

6

Inspections on record

3

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 12, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 12, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 21, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 18, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
May 14, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2025LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 26, 2024LicenseNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

Other inspected places in 60603

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Momento Cantina — questions

Did Momento Cantina pass its last health inspection?
Momento Cantina at 44 S Wabash Ave was inspected on Aug 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 6 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Momento Cantina?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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