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Mariano's

June 5, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD, SOUPS, COOKED CHICKEN, SUSHI ROLLS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR COFFEE/DOUNUTS STATION AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT THE WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY CASE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. LEAN GROUND BEEF ATEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 49.1F TO 50.2F, HAMBURGERS 48.3F-49.5F AND BEEF SKIRT STEAK AT 46.5F-47.4F. CHICKEN DISPLAY CASE PRIME CUT RAW CHICKEN 48.3F-49.2F, PASTA 47.6F, COOKED SALMON 48.4F AND DELI MEAT DISPLAY CASE CHICKEN SALAD 50.6F-59.9F, OOKED CHICKEN WINGS 49.2F, COOKED PORK RIBS 47.3F. PICO DE GALLO 46.6F MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 87# OF FOOD WORTH $552. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 1-DOOR MILK COOLER IN FRONT COFFEE/DONUTS STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE REAR SUSHI PREP AREA.
code 37
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRARES AND PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DELI MEAT COUNTER DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING AND VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR BAKERY DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING PALLETS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE MEAT COUNTER DEPARTMENT AND DELI DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT SUSHI FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVED ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
code 55

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