Mariano's

September 12, 2025 · 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 THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS (COFFEE PREP, PREPARED FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AS WELL AS MEAT DEPARTMENT) WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION NOTED APPROXIMATELY 11 LBS COOKED RIBS RANGING BETWEEN 118.4F-120F, 10 LBS BAKED CHICKEN PARTS RANGING BETWEEN 109F-121F ALL LOCATED INSIDE HOT HOLD UNITLOCATED IN GROCERY. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS AT 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $75
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS RAW SLAB RIBS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE MIDDLE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 55F-70F.PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION. TOTAL COST $90.
code 22
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IMPROPERLY THAWING INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AS WELL AS 2 LARGE BAGS OF SHRIMP AND SALMON FILET IN SUSHI PREP ON TOP OF STORAGE CART. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR WITH CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN STANS DONUTS PREP AREA WITHOUT THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHERE TCS FOODS ARE LOCATED.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 LBS APPROXIMATELY RAW OYSTERS STORED ON ICE IN DISPLAY CASE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT TAG CONTAINING REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND REMAIN ATTACHED UNTIL LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD.PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID SHELLSTOCK AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. TOTAL COST $20.
code 37
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPERATING.
code 40
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS, BREAD BAKING PANS, ROLLING CARTS, POPCORN MIXING EQUIPMENT WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED THROUGHOUT BAKERY, ALL DISPLAY CASES WITH DONUTS AND POCORN / SWEETS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT LOCATED INSIDE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ON FLOOR IN CASA MERCADO GUACAMOLE PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED AREA NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WASTE WATER SYSTEM CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN RESTROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN REAR STOCK/STORAGE, WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT LOCATED THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS INCLUDING GROCERY STORE AISLE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

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