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Mariano's Fresh Market #8503

Chain

333 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Jan 11, 2024 — Complaint inspection

Pass

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Deli cooler missing thermometer; juice bar cooler had torn gaskets and food debris inside.

Key Findings

  • No thermometer visible inside deli walk-in cooler; external thermometer not functioning properly.
  • Juice bar reach-in cooler has torn gaskets and spilled food debris inside.
  • Cutting boards in juice bar have open seams and dark stains.
  • Low water pressure at juice bar handwashing sink; metered sink in women's restroom not functioning.

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:

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF DELI WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FOOD EMPLOYEE PROVIDED THERMOMETER.

Violation code #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF DELI WALK-IN COOLER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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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
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, 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, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

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