40 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
West LoopTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Handwashing sinks blocked and unsupplied; 100 lbs of food discarded due to dangerous temperatures; 50-75 live insects found.
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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OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY TO BE INACCESSIBLE: HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEAT PREPARATION WALK-IN COOLER OBSTRUCTED BY PLASTIC FOOD BIN; HANDWASHING SINK IN THE SEAFOOD PREPARATION WALK-IN COOLER OBSTRUCTED BY CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE PRODUCE PREPARATION WALK-IN COOLER AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP OR OTHER APPROVED HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO LISTED HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.