Moe's Cantina

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Inspections

1. Aug 27, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Oct 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND ALL CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT BEHIND BAR ON THE ROOF TOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

3. May 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAPS AT BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING ALSO ROOF TOP SINGLE ICE MACHINE ROOM HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

4. Mar 30, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE FLOOR DRAIN.

5. Jun 25, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT SOUTH REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED/LOOSE AT DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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

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

     NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR AREA NEXT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AREA BY THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT LOCATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

7. Sep 14, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Sep 7, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

     NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, POTS AND PANS AND SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

   • Not serious Minor

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

     NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     NOTED DUSTY WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Aug 22, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED IN CHIPS AND SALSA DISPENSING AREA. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

10. Aug 12, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 1 INCH GAP AT BASE OF FRONT DOOR SOUTH ENTRANCE. OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF REAR SOUTH EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENTPROOF ALL DOORS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER AT BASE OF REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN CENTER OF KITHCEN. CLEAN UP ALL WATER AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS OF HALLWAY CONTAINING LIQUOR STORAGE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT COMING FROM BASIN REPAIRED WITH PLUMBERS PUTTY. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED IN SCHIPS AND SALSA DISPENSING AREA. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AN DCOLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      DO NOT USE CUPS/GLASSES FOR ICE SCOOPS. MUST HAVE HANDLED SCOOPS FOR ALL ICE. MAINTIAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ADDITIOANL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

11. Oct 2, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Sep 25, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. ALSO FOUND SMALL PLASTIC CUPS INSIDE READY TO EAT FOOD(CORN-CHICK-PEAS ETC);AND A LARGE FOAM CUP INSIDE THE CONTAINER OF LIQUID FOOD READY TO SERVE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SERVING CUP AND FOAM CONTAINER AND PROVIDE A SERVING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING WATER,SMALL HOLE INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL OR WELD SMOOTHLY.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. FOUND SOAP DISPENSER BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SOAP DISPENSER BY AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. DISCHARGE WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT COMPLETELY INTO FLOOR DRAIN WATER SPILL AN FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE SAID PIPE SUCH CAN DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      POP GUN WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY AND CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL WOOD AT SOUTH WALL IN MAIN BAR AREA SURFACE SEALER IS FADING AWAY,WOOD IS POROUS NOT SMOOTH,INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SURFACE OF SAID WOOD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WOOD WALLS AND BRICKS BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR HAS EXCESS OF BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,ALSO WOOD IS SATURATED WITH WATER AND BLACK SLIME,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO WOOD PANELS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REPLACE WOOD.

13. Aug 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND A LEAK AT THE WATER PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WATER PIPE AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS ON PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN SINK COMPONENTS.

14. Apr 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLOTHES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE PROPERLY.