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MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507

5353 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Grocery Store

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.

  • 22

    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.

  • 33

    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.

  • 60

    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

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482994

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND DISPLAY SELLING COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.5F-47.9F 49.2F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:CHEESE CAKES.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:16 PIECES OF VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE CAKES AT TEMP OF:48F TO 48.2F.FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER IN BAKERY.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE DELI WALK-IN COOLER,ALREADY MADE OF VARIOUS KIND OF SANDWICHES:TURKEY & CHEDDAR ON KAISER AT TEMP OF 59.9F; ROAST BEEF & CHEDDAR ON SOUR DOUGH AT TEMP OF 55.4F;EGG SALAD ON MARBLE BREAD; HAM AND SWISS CHEESE ON CROISSANT AT TEMP OF 55.7F;CHICKEN SALAD ON CROISSANT AT TEMP OF 52.7F SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47.8F; SLICED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.7F; TACO LAYER DIP SALADS AT TEMP OF 44.7F TO 48.9F,WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 37.9F.FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY/SERVING COOLER AT TEMP OF PORK TEMP OF 43.9F,SALMON AT TEMP OF 44.8F; CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 44.7;UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.4F. HOT FOOD AREA FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 114.9F; 118.4F AND 120.2F; ALSO VARIOUS KIND OF MADE SANDWICHES AT TEMP OF 59.8F TO 62.4F.FOUND OPENED MUFFINS WITH CHEESE AND SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 66.7F TO 68.7F ON TOP THE PREP TABLES.FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW IF IS COLD OR 140F AND ABOVE IF IS HOT. FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 45,VALUE 385 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS FROM DIFFERENT PREP AREAS(DELI,HOT FOOD,BAKERY ETC)HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS:CARDBOARDS USED AS A LID FROM GARBAGE CONTAINERS, ONE EMPLOYEE SCREECHED HER HEAD,AND CONTINUE TO SET UP FOOD INSIDE THE DISPLAY CASE.EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES,HOWEVER NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON NEW GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING MANGER CORRECTED PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED:EXCESS UNUSED EQUIPMENTS,SHELVES AND OTHER MATERIAL,STANDING WATER ON GREEN CEMENT SURFACE AND MORE THAN 50 RAT DROPPINGS WAS OBSERVED AT MENTIONED LOCATION.GREASE WASTE BOX WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GROUND.ALSO CLEAN WASTE GREASE BOX. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-8-15,REPORT #1482523 #32- NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT "VERO CAFE",INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SERVING PLASTIC SPOON FOR GELATO TASTING AT " VERO CAFE" NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID SPOONS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO #29

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MINIMAL PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AT "VERO CAFE",INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.HOOD AND FILTER AT MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO ASHES BUILD UP UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL AT SAME AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ACCUMULATION OF FOOD,DEBRIS, MATERIALS UNDER THE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS.ALSO IN ALL PREP AREA ,MINES MEAT DEPARTMENT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER AND CEILING TILES AT BAKERY AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP AT LIGHT SHIELD AT BAKERY AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT CHEESE REPACKING/SELLING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,NEED TO REPAIR

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482531

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED. PIPES FROM CONDENSER UNITS ARE WRAPPED WITH SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY CAN OPENER BLADE AND UNIT ITSELF INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,PRODUCE PREP AREA. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT "VERO CAFE",INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT "HOT FOOD DELI DEPARTMENT", SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS,FOOD AND GRIMES UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE,AND UNDER SHELVES AT SELLING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT OPENED POPCORN AREA(BETWEEN BAKERY AND DELI DEPARTMENTS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482523

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND SHELLFISH: 1 BAG OF OYSTERS AND 4 BAGS OF CLAIMS COMMINGLED IN BROWN BOX WITH ICE STORED INSIDE THE FISH WALK-IN COOLER,ALSO NO SHELLFISH TAGS PROVIDED WITH MENTIONED PRODUCTS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. SHELLFISH TAGS IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. POUNDS 17.4; VALUE 68. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DELI(HOT FOOD)FRESH SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.1F,LOCATED ON TOP PREP TABLE;TWO ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES AT TEMP OF 51.9F,LOCATED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER,WHICH UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 37F. VARIOUS KIND OF SUSHI AT TEMP OF 51.9F AND SUSHI WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 80F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL POUNDS 21.12,TOTAL VALUE 292.98 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE OBSERVED CONDENSATION FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING ON TOP USED JUICE FRESH SQUEEZE MACHINES INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER DEPARTMENT,ALSO BY THE PREP CUTTING BOARD AT SAME AREA.ALSO CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE DELI WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JUICE FRESH SQUEEZE MACHINES AND OTHER FOOD INSIDE THE DELI WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR UNITS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY CAN OPENER BLADE AND UNIT ITSELF INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,PRODUCE PREP AREA. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT "VERO CAFE",INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT "HOT FOOD DELI DEPARTMENT", SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AROUND THE MECHANICAL DRAIN AT REAR PREP DELI DEPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS,FOOD AND GRIMES UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE,AND UNDER SHELVES AT SELLING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD AT REAR PREP DELI INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: KNEE HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE MEAT SLICERS IN POOR REPAIR,REMAINS STUCK ON ON POSITION AT COLD DELI DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT OPENED POPCORN AREA(BETWEEN BAKERY AND DELI DEPARTMENTS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1236244

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 4 PIZZAS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 67.8 F AND 100.1 F IN ROOM TEMPERATURE AT HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. PREMISES DID NOT HAVE TIME TEMPERATURE LOG FOR THIS DATE (03/21/14) FOR SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE PIZZAS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED PIZZAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP VENTILATION HOOD AT HOT FOODS PREP AREA, CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (ON WATER LINE) AT COFFEE STATION AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD, SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS-DAIRY COOLER, BAKERY, BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER, PRODUCE AREA UNDER PALLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AND MEAT/SEAFOOD PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375234

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ORANGE/FRUIT JUICER IN REAR PREP ROOM, INTERIOR CABINET WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SANDWICH DISPLAY UNIT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, OPEN (DAIRY AND PROCESSED MEAT)DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST AND DEBRIS, BAKERY CARTS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM HAND WASHING SINK, COUNTER TOP, CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND REFRIGERATOR,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: DAIRY WALK-IN UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND RACKS WITH DRIED MILK AND SOME FOOD DEBRIS, FLOORS UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE (SEAFOOD SECTION), INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE BAKERY PREP AREA, CONDENSER FAN COVER ABOVE JUICE/SALAD WALK-IN CODDLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1192206

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326790

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND BOTTOM OF (2) FRONT ENTRANCE, (2) FRONT EXIT DOOR AND (2) REAR OVERHEAD DOOR AT REAR RECEIVING DOCK AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AN OPENING/GAP OF OVER 1/2 INCH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR ALL BULK CONTAINER AT BAKERY STORAGE AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ALL FOOD CARTS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, BAKERY CARTS WITH BURNT CRUMBS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DELI REACH-IN COOLER AT DELI PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES/GRATES INSIDE CHEESE AND COLD CUTS DISPLAY COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES/GRATES OF VEGETABLE REACH-IN DISPLAY FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PRODUCE AND GROCERY STORAGE ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, FLOORS IN SEAFOOD AREA UNDER STEAMER, FLOORS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE PREP AREAS AND IN STAFF LUNCHROOM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN KITCHEN AREA, WALLS BEHIND GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE CUSTOMER MEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271355

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235089

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Food equipment not protected(grill) in meat department area, must provide proper sneeze guard/shield per city code, equipment tagged at this time of license inspection, mgmt was advised not to use equipment until approved (no citation issued due to license inspection).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Dock door in rear receiving area not rodent proofed, door had gaps ranging from 1/2 inch gap on bottom of door, front entrance exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/inch on bottom, sides and top of doors.(no citation issued due to license inspection).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must provide gaskets to display cooler doors(meals to go), to seal opening/gaps on doors.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks, equipment throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep tables, storage racks throughout store/premises need cleaning(detailed).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors throughout premises need detailed cleaning.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields, and end caps to light shields shall be provided to all food prep areas, food preparation, and utensil washing areas, throughout premises.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must provide thermometers to all coolers, freezers, thermometers must conspicuous and accurate.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235004

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8507 · 5353 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

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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  • MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #85075353 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #85075353 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
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  • MARIANO'S5353 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
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  • MARIANO'S5353 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • MARIANO'S5353 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • HONEST FOODS CATERING5408 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630Catering · Chicago · 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2163771.

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