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Mariano's Fresh Market #8503

Chain

333 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Jun 26, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Hand-washing sinks blocked by cookware and temperatures dangerously below safe levels across multiple locations.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Large pans were stored inside the cheese prep area hand-washing sink, making it inaccessible for employees.
  • Hand-washing sink temperatures were critically low: 66.2°F in cheese prep, 64.4°F in 3rd floor men's room, and 84.4°F in 4th floor women's room (required minimum: 100°F).
  • Multiple hand-washing sinks are broken or non-functional: inoperable sink in 3rd floor women's room and loose faucet elsewhere; cheese prep area has no cold water.
  • Food storage containers throughout bakery, walk-in coolers, and freezers are sitting directly on floors instead of being elevated; crates are used instead of proper shelving.

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

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN CHEESE PREP AREA WITH 2- LARGE PANS STORED INSIDE OF SAID SINK ARTICLES WERE REMOVED BY MANAGER DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN CHEESE PREP AREA AT 66.2F AND NO COLD WATER AT SAME,MEAT FRONT COUNTER HAND SINK AT 89.1F,3RD FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM BOTH SINKS AT 64.4F AND 4TH FL. WOMEN'S LEFT SIDE SINK AT 84.4F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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, 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