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MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8503 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8503
(AKA: MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET)
333 E BENTON PL, CHICAGO 60601
Grocery Store
June 28, 2023
Complaint
License #2083833
7
Total Violations
5
Critical
2
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
7
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE IN KITCHEN/DELI/CHEESE AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #14
CRITICAL
Violation Details
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REUBEN AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES MEASURED BETWEEN 101-109.5F ON HOT HOLDING STATION NEAR BUFFET. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $50.00 AT AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS MEASURED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE CAFE AREA AND HOT SERVICE STATION AND IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F AND BELOW. BREAKFAST SAUSAGE AND LUNCH DELI MEAT SANDWICHES MEASURED AT BETWEEN 47-49F IN CAFE, MILK MEASURED AT 48F IN CAFE, AND RAW CHICKEN AND RAW FISH MEASURED BETWEEN 58-60.6F. APPROXIMATELY 159LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $337.00 DISCARDED ON SITE. SEE VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER THAT STORES RAW CHICKEN AND FISH IN THE KITCHEN MEASURED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 55F AND 2DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN CAFE AREA MEASURED AT 48F. MAINTENANCE HAS PROPERLY REPAIRED THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IS NOW MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE FO 38F. THE 2 DOOR COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION IN THE CAFE AREA. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY A HEALTH INSPECTOR ONCE 2 DOOR COOLER IS PROPERLY REPAIRED OR REPLACED. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS LOCATED PRODUCE STORAGE HALLWAY AREA LOCATED NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY USING PROPER LICENSE PEST CONTROL. DURING EXIT INSPECTION OBSERVED FACILITY RELOCATE PRODUCE AND POWERWASH AND SANITIZE AREA WHERE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY WAS LOCATED. AFTER CLEANING, SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTITIY HAS MINIMIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS LOCATED PRODUCE STORAGE HALLWAY AREA LOCATED NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY USING PROPER LICENSE PEST CONTROL. DURING EXIT INSPECTION OBSERVED FACILITY RELOCATE PRODUCE AND POWERWASH AND SANITIZE AREA WHERE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY WAS LOCATED. AFTER CLEANING, SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTITIY HAS MINIMIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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