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Mariano's Fresh Market #8508

Chain

40 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

West Loop

Aug 11, 2023 — Short-form complaint

Pass

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Mold found on dairy shelf where eggs were stored.

Key Findings

  • Black and blue fuzzy mold was observed on the bottom shelving of the dairy section where eggs were kept.
  • Inspector instructed staff to clean and maintain the affected surfaces.

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

OBSERVED DAIRY BOTTOM SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED BLACK/BLUE FUZZY MOLD WHERE THE (18 COUNT EGGS) AREA STORED. 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, 2023PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations