chicago.fyi
Sign inSign up

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Pizza Cantina

1711-1713 W 18th St, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 30, 2025

12

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 30, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR AND FRONT DOORS. MUST MANTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
  3. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
  6. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 30, 2025ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2024ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 26, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 21, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2023License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2023LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 13, 2022LicenseFailRisk 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 60608

Honky Tonk Barbeque1800 S Racine AveDelicia Mexican Snack2300 S Throop StLos Alamos2157 S Damen AveEl Buen Taco #42300 S Throop StEl Buen Taco #32300 S Throop StEl Bueno Tacos2300 S Throop St

Pizza Cantina — questions

Did Pizza Cantina pass its last health inspection?
Pizza Cantina at 1711-1713 W 18th St was inspected on Sep 30, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Pizza Cantina?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR AND FRONT DOORS. MUST MANTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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.

Search another establishment · Browse all inspections · More about 60608