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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
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.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
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.
Violation #14
CRITICAL
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.
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Violation #21
CRITICAL
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.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
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.
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.
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 #38
CRITICAL
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.
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 #38
CRITICAL
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.
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.

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