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Mariano's

October 6, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMALTELY 34 1/2 LBS OF FRESH BLACKBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES AND BLUE BERRIES STORED INSIDE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLING UNIT WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE FUZZY WHITE, GRAY AND GREEN PATCHES ON SURFACES OF FRUIT AND INSIDE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND PRODUCE IN GOOD CONDITION AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.PERSON IN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 13Priority
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: 3-501.13 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
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN STANS DONUTS PREP AREA WITHOUT THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHERE TCS FOODS ARE LOCATED.
code 36
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 2-402.11 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: 4-601.11(B)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
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 6-501.18 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: 6-501.12 OUT C 12/16/2025 6-501.12 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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 16, 2025: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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