Twisted Cantina

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Inspections

1. Dec 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO THE FLOOR WALL BASE IN THE BAR AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

2. Jul 5, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, AND SAID CERTIFICATE SHALL BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, AND SAID CERTIFICATE SHALL BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR BLACKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDES OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND NOT ABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY AT ONE OF TWO BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

3. Oct 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND A 1/2 GAP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOORS.

4. Oct 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ABOUT A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM, AROUND AND ON THE TOP OF THE OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH OR ONE OF THE SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

5. May 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER/CERTIFICATE SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

6. May 7, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER/CERTIFICATE SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

7. Jul 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH OUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE WALL VENT IN THE KITCHEN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST. ALSO REPAIR THE KITCHEN WALL EAST SIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

8. Jul 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACE ON THE KITCHEN SIDE ABOVE THE PASS THROUGH WINDOW. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE WOOD.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     REMOVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT TO REDUCE CLUTTER.

9. May 10, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED FOOD, DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION BEHIND AND UNDER THE REFRIGERATORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. Mar 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

11. Jul 2, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ATTACHED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING ICE AND PASTA SALAD IN FRONT PREP AREA. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.

12. Jun 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BREAST 54.1F, TUNA SALAD 52.9F, CHICKEN SALAD 52.7F STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $50 AND 20LBS OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ATTACHED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING ICE AND PASTA SALAD IN FRONT PREP AREA. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.

13. Jun 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CEILING VENTS HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      BASEMENT MOP SINK HAS A LEAKING P-PIPE. MUST REPAIR MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ICE MACHINE, BASEMENT,INTERIOR HAS BROWN SUBSTANCE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

14. Aug 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REAR SLICER. CLEAN FRONT CABINETS.

15. Dec 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE REGULARLY.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED IN THE CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL AND FRONT COUNTER, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY IN SAID AREAS.

16. Jun 2, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORE ROOM HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.