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Mariano's Fresh Market #8503

Chain

333 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Jul 7, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

No certified food manager on duty while preparing ready-to-eat foods like deli meats and cooked chicken.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Person in charge lacks required certified food manager certificate and no certified manager present during food prep.
  • Handwashing sinks across multiple floors have dangerously low hot water temperatures (64-89°F instead of required 100°F) and some sinks are non-functional or loose.
  • Missing thermometers for deli case, salad case, and hot holding cabinet.
  • Food storage containers not properly labeled, not elevated off floors in coolers, and utensils stored incorrectly on shelves.

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 #1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SLICING OF DELI MEATS,COOKED CHICKEN,CUTTING OF FRUITS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

19 violations