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Mariano's Fresh Market #8508

Chain

40 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

West Loop

Aug 8, 2022 — Canvass re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Multiple serious health hazards not fixed from previous inspection, including mold in ice machines and missing food-safety disclosures.

Key Findings

  • Mold buildup found in ice machines used for food contact; leak persists at 3-compartment sink in meat prep area—both violations from August 2022 inspection remain uncorrected.
  • Raw sushi items (seared tuna and poke bowls) sold without required disclosure statements for raw ingredient safety.
  • Cutting boards at smoothie station have deep grooves that can't be properly cleaned.
  • Food debris scattered across floors and drain areas; dusty vents and walls in coolers and kitchen areas.

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 #59 — PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2561537 ON 8/1/22: NOTED LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COMPRESSOR IN MEAT & SEAFOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON SEARED TUNA AND POKE SUSHI BOWLS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER ON SALES FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE ABOVE RAW ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF 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 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS AT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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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, 2022FailVIEWING NOW

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

4 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 1, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations