Food Safety Report: Momento Cantina, 44 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60603 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 18, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 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.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302.12: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name (squeeze bottles, pans, bulk, etc.)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 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)

38. 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.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305.11: must elevate food items from floor in walk in freezer and provide adequate shelving units for food storage to prevent contamination.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: 3-304.12: observed scoops and bowls stored inside of bulk food storage containers must remove and store properly.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101.19: must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler and freezer and provide adequate shelving units for food storage.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501.11: must repair or replace missing handle on drawer cooler in bar area.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601.11(b): must clean grease and food debris build up from all equipment and coolers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 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.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501.13: must clean debris build up from all floor drains.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-501.14: must clean debris build up from all filters at hood of cooking equipment.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102.13: observed missing food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov