Healthy Substance Cantina

1480 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Healthy Substance Cantina stretching back to 2023. On Oct 27, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Healthy Substance Cantina's record stops at Oct 27, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “hot & cold water available”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 27, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 25, 2023

Reinspection

2 critical violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (100F-120F AT HANDWASH SINKS, 120F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: DISHMACHINES TURNED OFF AND NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL DISHMACHINES ON AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. PRIORITY, 7-38-025.

Sep 21, 2023

License

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: DISHMACHINES TURNED OFF AND NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL DISHMACHINES ON AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. PRIORITY 7-38-025

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT TURNED ON AND OPERATING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE TO KEEP TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (100F-120F AT HANDWASH SINKS, 120F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KITS THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: NO COMMERICIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE COLD AND HOT TEMPERATUREES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE WITH UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOGBOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MISSING BARRIERS AT REAR WEST SIDE PREP AREA AND SERVICE LINE WHERE FOOD IS UNPROTECTED. SERVICE LINE IS LOCATED IN COMMON NARROW HALLWAY WHERE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MISSING DUMP/PREP SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Healthy Substance Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Healthy Substance Cantina on file is from Oct 27, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Healthy Substance Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “hot & cold water available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Healthy Substance Cantina.

Has Healthy Substance Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Healthy Substance Cantina have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Healthy Substance Cantina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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