Mariano's Fresh Market

June 26, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN CHEESE PREP AREA WITH 2- LARGE PANS STORED INSIDE OF SAID SINK ARTICLES WERE REMOVED BY MANAGER DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN CHEESE PREP AREA AT 66.2F AND NO COLD WATER AT SAME,MEAT FRONT COUNTER HAND SINK AT 89.1F,3RD FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM BOTH SINKS AT 64.4F AND 4TH FL. WOMEN'S LEFT SIDE SINK AT 84.4F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HAND WASHING SINKS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR IN CHEESE PREP AREA,3RD FL. WOMEN'S FIRST SINK NOT OPERABLE AND SECOND ONE LOOSE FAUCET.
    code 10Priority
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR DELI MEAL & SALAD CASE AND HOT HOLDING CABINET IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAMES (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC) IN ALL PREP AREAS.
    code 37
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE BOXED AND PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN BAKERY & MAIN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS.
    code 39
  • Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
    Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA,SALAD & FRUIT PREP.
    code 44
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLERS, FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS AND PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA,STANS DONUTS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOORS ON MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET IN HOT FOOD PREP,DELI WALK IN FREEZER,STAN'S DONUTS 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,GRILL TABLES, STORAGE CABINETS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS,ICE MACHINE PANEL IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: 5-205.15 : OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN CHEESE PREP AREA,CHICKEN PREP ROOM LEAKY COLD WATER VALVE AT 1- COMP SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED SOME MISSING GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT,DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND FLOOR DRAINS. • 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING IN HOT FOOD REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN CHICKEN PREP AREA.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL HOODS AND FILTERS AT EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT OUT AT HOOD OF GRILL.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 6, 2026: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred.

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