Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2644119
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED CLAMS AND OYSTERS ON SITE WITHOUT 90 DAY SUPPLY OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS. FOOD SERVER UNABLE TO PRODUCE EVEN 1 TAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP TAGS ON SITE FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS CHOPPED SALAD LETTUCE, 5 POUNDS BREAKFAST BURRITO, 1/4 POUND BREAKFAST SAUSAGE ($30) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FAR LEFT EMPLOYEE FACING DISPLAY DOOR IN MEAT SECTION BROKEN. THE DOOR APPEARS TO BE OFF HINGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER IN DELI SECTION OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FANS IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE CHOPPING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2625511 DATED OCTOBER 17 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #16 CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT STAN'S DONUTS. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN STANS DONUTS WITH MINERAL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625511
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT STANS DONUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF DELI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622795
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAPS BETWEEN BOTH OUTER DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREAS FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607838
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603714
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FLOORS IN CHICKEN AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN AND AROUND SUSHI AND CHICKEN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL MILK RACKS AND SHELVING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ALL MOLD /MILDEW LIKE BLACK SUBSTANCE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL RACKS AND SHELVES SANITIZED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602518
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES PRESENT IN AND AROUND SUSHI AREA AND REAR COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GLASS FOOD GUARD AT PIZZA STATION. GUARD WAS DAMAGED REMOVED AND NEVER REPLACED. OBSERVED 5 SLICES OF PIZZA ON DISPLAY FOR SELF SERVICE WITH NO PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION. UNPROTECTED FOOD WAS DISCARDED. PIZZA STATION CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL FOOD GUARD IS REPLACED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FLOORS IN CHICKEN AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN AND AROUND SUSHI AND CHICKEN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591598
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA IN DELI DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING PANELS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM COVERED IN SLIME AND FALLING APART. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN PIZZA AND CHICKEN PREP AREA DO NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583882
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS INSIDE HOT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT HOT FOOD PREPRATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583384
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS INSIDE HOT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/COMPACTOR AREAS NOT CLEAN.(GARBAGE SPILLAGE)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT HOT FOOD PREPRATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568343
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN COFFEE (VERO) PREP AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS INSIDE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION (IN DISPLAY AREA).
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK (HOT WATER CONTINOUSLY DRIPPING) IN REAR EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE COMPACTOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOLLOWING CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEAT PREP/CUT ROOM, DELI PREP BACK ROOM, JUICE/SALAD BAR PREP ROOM AND IN BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR HOT PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DELI WALK-IN COOLER, DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA,
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556732
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE INSIDE BAKERY AREAS.MUST REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552381
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60630
194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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