Acanto
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
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Score
Acanto has been inspected 20 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU ONLY STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH A (t) ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE DISCLOSURE ON MENU TO STATE THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH A (t) ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE, DISCLOSURE ON MENU UPDATED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, DISCLOSURE STATES ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH A (t) ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BARISTA STATION AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BARISTA STATION AND BAR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ACANTO WOMEN'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ACANTO WOMEN'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF VENT IN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENT IN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFICATES OR EXPIRED CERTIFICATES PROVIDED AS PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THREE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR, ACANTO FIRST FLOOR WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED ICE IN ICE BIN IN BAR WITH NO LID/COVER ON ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION
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Aug 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE TOILET ROOM'S HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED AND UTENSILS NOT PROTECT AT THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT TABLEWARE OR DO NOT PRE-SET TABLES OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER'S ARRIVAL.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE CIP EQUIPMENT (ICE CREAM MACHINE) LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED ELECTRICAL GREASE FRYERS BEING OPERATED WITHOUT BEING UNDER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ELECTRICAL GREASE FRYERS OR PLACE THE ELECTRICAL GREASE FRYERS UNDER MECHNANICAL VENTILATION.
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Sep 21, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND POTS AND PANS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 7, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINAGE AT DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AND TAGS NOT REMOVED DURING WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND REMOVE TAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, POOLING WATER AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN HOLDER.
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Oct 31, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELL STOCK IS SERVED OR SOLD. MUST PROVIDE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED IT SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DUMP SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE DUMP SINK FOR 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT PREPARATION SINK LOCATED AT HOTLINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND CAPPUCCINO MACHINE DRAIN PIPE DRAIN INTO HANDWASHING SINK, LOCATED AT SIDE STATION ON 1ST FLOOR. CONDENSATE DRAINAGE AND OTHER NONSEWAGE LIQUIDS AND RAINWATER SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DEY STORAGE AREA MISSING CEILING TILES MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRE-SET WITH UTENSIL MOUTH PIECES NOT PROTECTED AND GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-SET TABLES OR SET TABLE UPON GUEST ARRIVAL OR PRE-SET TABLES WITH UTENSIL MOUTH PIECES COVERED AND GLASSWARE INVERTED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DETERGENT AND SANITIZER HOSES SUBMERGED IN THE WATER OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CUT HOSE SO HOSE IS NOT SUBMERGED IN THE WATER AND THERE IS NO CHANCE OF POTENTIAL BACK FLOW INTO THE CLEAN WATER SYSTEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 16LBS OF LAMB RAGU AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F AND 24LBS OF LOBSTER RAGU AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.1F-49.3F BOTH INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENTAURED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $1,000. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BEER COOLER ROOM WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE DESSERT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.
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Jan 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOK LINE AND THE SALAD PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH EXCESS WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS BEHIND IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS WATER AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS USED AS DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PAPER TOWELS AND PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH AN INADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER DEPT APPROVAL, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. NO FOOD FOUND ON SITE THAT WAS VACCUUM PACKAGED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOLING UNIT IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TONCLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPOLYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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82
Aug 4, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 20, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUGS MISSING FOR THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jul 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE WALLS ALONG THE STAIRWELL FROM THE BASEMENT TO THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUGS MISSING FOR THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
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Nov 25, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER AT 62.4F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 3 LBS OF GOAT CHEESE, 5 LBS OF PORK SUSAGE AND 2 LBS OF COOKED BEANS ALL STORED AT 62.3F AT SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: A LARGE MIXER LOCATED UNDER LARGE PIPES RUNNING DIRECTLY ABOVE IT, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OR CREATE A BARRIER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REUSING GLASS BOTTLES FOR WATER SERVICE THAT HAS A NARROW BOTTLE NECK, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Aug 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REUSING GLASS BOTTLES FOR WATER SERVICE THAT HAS A NARROW BOTTLE NECK, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CELAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT FAR END OF KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES/PITS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Aug 18, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Aug 10, 2010
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Acanto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Acanto on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Acanto?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Acanto.
Has Acanto's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acanto have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Acanto means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Acanto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Acanto is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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