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MARIANO'S

3145 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60608

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637924

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S · 3145 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING HER PHONE, USING A PEN AND HANDLING OTHER SUPPLIES BEFORE SERVICING A CUSTOMER WITH NO HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES TO SERVE FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ON SELF SERVICE FOOD BARS IDENTIFYING MARKERS ARE NEEDED TO IDENTIFY THE FOOD ITEM PROPERLY CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO BE EFFECTIVE ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE IN THE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANS DONUT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED THE STRIPS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. PREP TABLE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP AREAS

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT BAKERY AREA HANDSINK, LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POPCORN AREA PLUMBING ISSUES IN NEED OF REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND WALLS IN DELI, PREPARED FOODS, AND BAKERY IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN PREPARED FOODS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION NEEDED IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615075

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S · 3145 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614615

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S · 3145 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.112 OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 90F (PER GAUGE). INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING FINAL RINSE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 180F AT ALL TIMES. HT DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RAW SUSHI) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, RAW SUSHI TEMPERATURES RANGED BETWEEN 50F-55F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 24

    TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: 3-501.19 OBSERVED ADEQUATE RECORDS NOT AVAILABLE FOR TODAY'S DATE (3/27/25) FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW FOR TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD USING TIME AS A TEMPERATURE CONTROL (COOKED PIZZA). AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION MANAGER PRESENTED A RECORD FOR THE DATES OF 3/26/25 AND 3/25/25. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE UP TO DATE LOGS AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD AS TIME FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND MULTIPLE BOXES PLUS FLYING AROUND THE BAKERY PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED BAKERY FOOD HANDLERS WITH CAPS ON HOWEVER THEIR HAIR WAS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED, HAIR WAS LOOSE OUTSIDE OF THE CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR AT ALL TIMES IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS OR IREVERSIBLE THERMOMETAR ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS (THAT MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 OBSERVED THE DELI MEAT AND CHEESE SLICERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND AGAINST THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE WALL AND THE GROUND.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602352

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S · 3145 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. THE MASHINE WAS EMPTIED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BAKERY KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVE LEFT SINK STOPPER IN BAKERY NOT WORKING. REPAIR THE LEFT STOPPER SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER IN IT.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MEAT DEPARTMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE MEAT PREP, AND FOOD DEBRY IN BAKERY PREP AND DISH WASHING. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP BEHIND COFFEE MAKERS AT STAN'S. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR BURNED OUT AND ONE MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE FRYERS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINATIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581451

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S · 3145 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580267

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S · 3145 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE (TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 FOUND CEILING TILE DIRECTLY NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN BAKERY PEELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILE.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579887

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S · 3145 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER LOCATED AT STAN'S DONUTS FOOD PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK AT STAN'S DONUTS FOOD PREP AREA AND FIRST HAND SINK IN BAKERY AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE (TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 FOUND APPROX. 1 LARGE FLY AND 4 SMALL FLIES IN STAN DONUTS FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED ARE APPROX 6 SMALL FLIES AND 2 LARGE FLIES LOCATED IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576890

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S · 3145 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE (TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576669

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S · 3145 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE (TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2576532 CONDUCTED ON 5/30/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-501.111 FOUND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED NEXT TO THE COMPACTOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, 6/2/23 NOTED, SMALL FLY ACTIVITY INCREASED, NOTED 30 SMALL FLIES NEXT TO THE COMPACTOR. 4-101.19 OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND-OR CLEAN. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ON 6/2/23, NOTED SOME STAINED AND BROKEN TILES WERE REPLACED AND INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576532

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S · 3145 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE (TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED RAW TUNA IN THE SELF-SERVICE COOLER. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATING THAT THE "TUNA IS SERVED RAW. " INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK), AND REMINDER FOR ANY MENU ITEM THAT IS SERVED RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 FOUND APPROX. 18 SMALL FLIES IN THE BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO NOTED ARE APPROX 3 SMALL FLIES LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMP SINKS IN THE BAKERY DISHWASHING AREA AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED NEXT TO THE COMPACTOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED ARE APPROX 15- 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ALONG THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE COMPACTOR AND BEHIND THE OIL TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 FOUND A BUILT-IN STOPPER AT A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INOPERABLE LOCATED AT STAN'S DONUTS. STOPPER UNABLE TO HOLD WATER IN MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BUILT-IN STOPPER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS IN COOLERS AT SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: FOUND NO LIGHT IN STAN'S DONUTS DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4): FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2564833 CONDUCTED ON 10/05/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-101.19 OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND-OR CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576393

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S · 3145 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT STAN'S DONUTS, SWEET SHOPPE, AND CHEESE STATION. ALSO NOTED WAS NO ACCESS TO PAPER TOWELS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AND BAKERY. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE (TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED RAW TUNA IN THE SELF-SERVICE COOLER. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATING THAT THE "TUNA IS SERVED RAW. " INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK), AND REMINDER FOR ANY MENU ITEM THAT IS SERVED RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX. 18 SMALL FLIES IN THE BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO NOTED ARE APPROX 3 SMALL FLIES LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMP SINKS IN THE BAKERY DISHWASHING AREA AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED NEXT TO THE COMPACTOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED ARE APPROX 15- 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ALONG THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE COMPACTOR AND BEHIND THE OIL TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND BUILT-IN STOPPER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INOPERABLE LOCATED AT STAN'S DONUTS. STOPPER UNABLE TO HOLD WATER IN MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BUILT-IN STOPPER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS IN COOLERS AT SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SPECIALITY CHEESE DEPARTMENT WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL EQUIPMENT AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO USE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO LIGHT IN STAN'S DONUTS DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2564833 CONDUCTED ON 10/05/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-101.19 OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND-OR CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564833

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIANO'S · 3145 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE MEAT SLICERS, AND EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS UNDER ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS PLUS STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOODS SECTION, IN SOME WALK IN COOLERS AND IN VARIOUS FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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