Inspection
Chicago Inspection: CANTINA ON MADISON — Fail
Chicago CDPH · August 24, 2026
Result: Fail
Type: Restaurant
Risk: High
Violations (21):
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES: Pic doesn't have a food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE: : observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods such as rice,beef,beans,pico de gallo).must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)
3. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must repair or replace low cold water pressure at first hand sink in 2nd fl. men's toilet room.
4. 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,bulk,etc)
5. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: : 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of north dining room door and basement garbage door.must make doors tight fitting to prevent insect entry.
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Address: 69 E MADISON ST
Source: Chicago CDPH · View original →
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