Food Safety Report: Mariano's Fresh Market, 3350 N Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60618 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 1, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand paper towels available at the exposed hand washing sink located behind seafood counter. Must provide hand paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Management provided paper towels during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issue,

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: visible and working thermometer needed in the 1-door milk cooler behind the coffee front counter area in starbucks food preparation area. Must provide thermometer and mainytain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container and maintin at all times.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed food items stored on floor inside dairy cooler. Must elevate items of the floor and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dirt and debris inside 2-door reach-in cooler located in rear hot food preparation area. Must clean interior surfaces of cooler and maintain at all times.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt and food debris on floor drains in the sea food walk-in cooler and meat department. Must clean and maintain at all times. Observed an excessive amount of dust build up on wall behind food prep tables in rear hot food preparation area. Must clean and maintain. Observed an excessive amount of dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside the chicken room in rear of premises and ventilation fans inside reach-in process meat rear display area. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris on floor inside all walk-in coolers and under around and behind all cooking equipment in rear hot food preparation area. Must clean and maintain at all times. Observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles above cutting tables behind meat counter. Must repair or replace.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed grease accumulation on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain at all times.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed employees belongins stored on shelving in rear bakery prep area. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongins.

Source: chicago.gov