Moe's Cantina

3518-3522 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

15 inspections

CanvassOct 24, 2025
4 infractions
- 10. 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.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. 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.
CanvassMay 13, 2024
3 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAPS AT BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
- 51. 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.
- 58. 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.
CanvassMar 30, 2022
3 infractions
- 43. 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.
- 47. 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.
- 55. 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.
Non-InspectionMar 22, 2022
0 infractions
ComplaintJun 25, 2020
4 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT SOUTH REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
- 47. 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.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
- 58. 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.
CanvassMay 1, 2019
4 infractions
- 3. 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
- 10. 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.
- 51. 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.
- 58. 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.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 14, 2017
0 infractions
CanvassSep 7, 2017
4 infractions
- 18. 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
- 33. 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.
- 34. 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.
- 35. 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.
Canvass Re-InspectionAug 22, 2016
1 infraction
- 38. 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.
CanvassAug 12, 2016
6 infractions
- 18. 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
- 33. 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.
- 34. 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.
- 38. 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.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - DO NOT USE CUPS/GLASSES FOR ICE SCOOPS. MUST HAVE HANDLED SCOOPS FOR ALL ICE. MAINTIAN.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - ADDITIOANL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 2, 2015
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 2, 2015
0 infractions
CanvassSep 25, 2015
5 infractions
- 16. 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)
- 32. 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
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - POP GUN WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 34. 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.
- 35. 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.
CanvassAug 14, 2014
2 infractions
- 38. 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.
- 38. 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.
CanvassApr 18, 2013
2 infractions
- 31. 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)
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND CLOTHES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE PROPERLY.