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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Mariano's # 504

3350 N Western Ave

Last inspected Sep 5, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass

Sep 5, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 4, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

ALL DRY GOODS INCLUDING NUTS AND SPICES NEED TO BE LABELED AT SUSHI STATION.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS STORED ALONG WALL IN REAR HALLWAY BEHIND MILK COOLERS DIRECTLY UNDER WASTWATER PIPES. ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS MAY NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN SEAFOOD AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN BUTCHER COOLERS. ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASY TO READ AND PLACED IN THE WARMEST PART OF THE COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source

License

Jan 4, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source

License

Nov 28, 2023

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR MEAT/SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND (RIGHT) HANDSINK IN SECOND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CHICKEN BREADING) INSIDE CHICKEN WALK-IN/PREP COOLER.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN/DISPLAY COOLER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE, BAILER AND GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AREA.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVES AND FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE (5) 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR DELI-KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source

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