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Mariano's Fresh Market #8508

Chain

40 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

West Loop

Aug 1, 2022 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Ice machines used for food contaminated with excessive black mold.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Black mold found throughout ice machines in hallway and meat department; ice used directly on food-contact surfaces.
  • About 150 live flies found in smoothie prep area, chemical storage, and receiving area.
  • No paper towels at handwashing sinks in bakery and cheese station areas.
  • Raw seared tuna and poke sushi bowls sold without required consumer health warnings.

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 #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN HALLWAY NEXT TO JUICING AREA AND MEAT DEPARTMENT. ICE IS USED FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT AND REAR BAKERY, AND ACROSS FROM CHEESE STATION. PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection History

Mariano's Fresh Market #8508 has had 25 inspections in the last 5 years with a 68% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 14, 2026.

Jul 14, 2026Pass

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

2 violations
Jul 1, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Nov 6, 2025Pass

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

2 violations
Oct 29, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Apr 2, 2025Pass

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

Mar 26, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Oct 30, 2024Pass

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

Sep 5, 2024Pass

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

Jun 12, 2024Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Feb 14, 2024Pass

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

Feb 7, 2024Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Dec 5, 2023Pass

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

2 violations
Standout inspection
Nov 28, 2023Fail

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

4 violations
Nov 16, 2023Pass

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

Sep 26, 2023Conditional

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

2 violations
Aug 11, 2023Pass

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

1 violation
Jul 6, 2023Pass

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

Jun 15, 2023Pass

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

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jun 8, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Feb 9, 2023Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Dec 27, 2022Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Dec 22, 2022Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Aug 18, 2022Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Aug 8, 2022Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 1, 2022FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations