Mariano's Fresh Market #8503 failed a health inspection

Mariano's Fresh Market #8503

Chain

333 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Aug 23, 2023 — Complaint inspection

Pass

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Food thermometer was inaccurate, and grease buildup accumulated behind the main cook line.

Key Findings

Food probe thermometer was inaccurate and requires calibration and regular maintenance.
Single-use containers were not properly stored and need protection from dust.
Heavy grease and dirt buildup accumulated behind the main kitchen cook line and must be cleaned.
Employee personal items were stored in the food storage area instead of a designated location.

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 #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector's Notes:

Inaccurate food probe thermometer, Instructed to calibrate and maintain.

Violation code #45 — SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector's Notes:

Single service containers not stored properly, Instructed to stored protected from dust collection.

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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

Jul 7, 2026Fail

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

19 violations

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

Apr 27, 2026Fail

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

17 violations

Apr 22, 2026Fail

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, 2023PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations

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