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MARIANO'S #8516 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MARIANO'S #8516 2112 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Grocery Store
April 3, 2018 Complaint License #2326979
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN CUT VEGETABLE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE SALAD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALONG THE WALLBASE IN BAKERY DEPT, WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER, SUSHI DEPT, HOT FOOD BACKROOM AND UNDER AND AROUND DOUGHNUT DEEPFRYER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEAT DEPT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND DELI BACKROOM BEHIND ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ON BACK HOT FOOD ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN DELI DEPT, HOT FOODS BACKROOM AND MEAT FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN DELI DEPT AND BAKERY FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BAKERY DEPT, DELI BACKROOM AND HOT FOODS BACKROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR THE MEAT DEPARTMENT BEEF DISPLAY CASE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR THE MEAT DEPARTMENT BEEF DISPLAY CASE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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