Momento Cantina

44 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60603 · Cook County

57cited violations

0serious tier

7inspections

48tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 3002233
Status: Risk 1 (High)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	6	54	0
2025	1	3	0

Inspections

Sep 14, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Sep 9, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  
  PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  
  OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GROUND BEEF,PASTA,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:11 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  
  PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2642110 9/1/26 #59-NOT CORRECTED-#38-6-202.15 : STILL OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM,CENTER AND SIDES OF SEVERAL FRONT ENTRY DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
Aug 12, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
May 21, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,PANS,BULK,ETC.)
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS AND BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON DRAWER COOLER IN BAR AREA.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  : 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
May 18, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  5-202.12 (B-D) : 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.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,PANS,BULK,ETC.)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  6-501.111 : 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)
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS AND BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON DRAWER COOLER IN BAR AREA.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-201.13 : 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.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
May 14, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  
  PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  
  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)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  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)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  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.
- Severity not stated Corrected on site
  PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  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)
- Severity not stated Corrected on site
  PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  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 )
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
  
  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)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
  
  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)
- Severity not stated Corrected on site
  PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  
  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)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,PANS,BULK,ETC.)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  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)
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF SEVERAL FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REVOLVING DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED SCOOPS AND BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON DRAWER COOLER IN BAR AREA.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Apr 16, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated Corrected on site
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPING AND A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE REPAIRED PIPING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDSINK IS NOW DRAINING PROPERLY. -COS
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES (TRASHCANS WITH LIDS) IN THE WOMENS AND UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS FOR FEMINIE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.