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Mariano's Fresh Market #8503

Chain

333 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Apr 22, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Facility infested with 75+ live flies, one roach, and 25+ rat droppings across multiple food prep and customer areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Extensive pest infestation found throughout facility: approximately 75 live small flies on walls, ceilings, and pipes in mop sink, water filtration area, donut station, restrooms, bakery, and storage; one live roach in receiving office; approximately 25 rat droppings behind pipes and in receiving area.
  • Ready-to-eat foods stored at dangerously warm temperatures: salmon held at 47.4-56.8°F and BBQ ribs at 51.2-55.6°F (must be 41°F or below); approximately 18 lbs of product discarded.
  • Multiple handwashing sink deficiencies: no soap in meat processing area, hot water temperature only 53°F in men's and women's restrooms (must be 100°F), missing hand drying devices in coffee and produce prep areas, and missing signage at four sink locations.
  • Food storage and preparation hazards: unlabeled storage containers in multiple prep areas and missing splash guard at sushi and cheese prep area hand sinks.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND PIPES IN MOPSINK AREA,WATER FILTRATION STORAGE TANKS,STAN DONUTS,CUSTOMER'S WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS,BAKERY PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ACROSS THE FLOOR IN RECEIVING OFFICE AREA.APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS-ON FLOOR BEHIND PIPES,UNDER WATER FILTRATION TANKS,RECEIVING AREA NEAR POP STORAGE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/22/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMER'S/STAFF MEN'S 4TH FL TOILET ROOM,SUSHI PREP AREA HAND SINK,STAN DONUTS (COFFEE AREA).

Inspection History

Mariano's Fresh Market #8503 has had 19 inspections in the last 5 years with a 53% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 21, 2026.

Sep 21, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Jul 15, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

14 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 7, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

19 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 26, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

18 violations
May 6, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

12 violations
May 4, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

13 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 27, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

17 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 22, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

21 violations
Oct 15, 2025Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

5 violations
Aug 27, 2025Conditional

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

7 violations
Aug 22, 2025Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

7 violations
Aug 19, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Sep 12, 2024Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Jul 18, 2024Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Jan 11, 2024Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Aug 23, 2023Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 28, 2023Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Dec 28, 2022Fail

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

1 violation
Jan 13, 2022Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations