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Mariano's Fresh Market #8508

Chain

40 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

West Loop

Aug 18, 2022 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Cutting boards with deep grooves at smoothie prep area pose sanitation risk and need replacement.

Key Findings

  • Cutting boards at the smoothie prep area had deep grooves that can't be properly cleaned; staff were told to repair or replace them.
  • Dairy shelving had accumulated dust and dirt residue requiring cleaning and maintenance.
  • Food debris was found on floors throughout the premises, including in floor drains in the bakery and grill areas.
  • Dusty fan vents in the chicken room and hot foods cooler, plus dusty walls in the hot foods and dairy coolers, need cleaning.

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 #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.

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND DAIRY SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST/DIRT RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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, 2022PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations