Mariano's

Report date: May 25, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying provision at the handwashing sink at stan's donuts, sweet shoppe, and cheese station. Also noted was no access to paper towels in the meat department and bakery. All... See More handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found a minimal amount of black unknown substance on the food contact surface of the ice machine (top interior behind panel). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed raw tuna in the self-service cooler. Found no written disclosure stating that the 'tuna is served raw. ' instructed manager to provide footnote, disclosure (written disclosure and disclosure by asterisk), and reminder for any menu item that is served raw. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found approx. 18 small flies in the bakery food prep area next to the front prep handwashing sink. Also noted are approx 3 small flies located next to 3 comp sinks in the bakery dishwashing area and 4 small flies located next to the compactor in the rear storage area. Instructed manager to minimize all fly activity. Also noted are approx 15- 20 mouse droppings in rear storage along the wall to the left of the compactor and behind the oil tanks. Instructed manager to eliminate rodent activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found built-in stopper at 3-compartment sink inoperable located at stan's donuts. Stopper unable to hold water in middle basin. Instructed manager to repair and maintain built-in stopper.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found an excessive amount of food debris in coolers at smoothie station. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: found no running water at handwashing sink in speciality cheese department when faucet is turned on. Water under pressure shall be provided to all equipment and nonfood equipment required to use water. Instructed manager to provide. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: found no light in stan's donuts dry storage closet. Instructed manager to provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: found continued non- compliance from inspection report # 2564833 conducted on 10/05/2022. The following previous core violations were not corrected: 4-101. 19 observed broken and stained ceiling tiles in the prepared foods prep area. Instructed to replace and-or clean. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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Report date: Apr 20, 2023
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on the floor in the produce and dairy walk-in coolers located in the rear receiving area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches... See More off the floor.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains in multiple prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed some debris surrounding the storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to remove debris and ensure all mentioned areas shall be free of debris.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt on floors throughout the rear receiving area. Also observed dirt on floors in all walk-in coolers and freezers.

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Report date: Apr 12, 2023
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed employee at produce prep area removing dust pan and broom from front of handwashing sink, than without handwashing gloved her hands and handled ready to eat food: peeled pineapple. Must wash hands every... See More possible contamination and prior to glove hands. Manager corrected the issue. Priority citation :7-38-010,citation issued

13. Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
- comments: food held in unsanitary conditions while being displayed for sale inside the serving cooler for raw meat: stuffed pablano w/chorizo,and stuffed mushroom caps. Food held in unsanitary condition was discarded and denatured by the manager. Condenser units have excess ice build up and dripping on foods. Pounds: 2,value 10. 27 priority violation issued: 7-38-005. Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: broken rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in coolers where cut veggies are stored, at produce selling area. Repair/replace

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: condenser unit inside the display cooler of meat case has excess ice build-up. Instructed to repair issue

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: debris on floor inside the storage of coffee area. Clean and maintain

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: I believe a Stouffer's Swedish meatball frozen dinner caused my food poisoning.
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Additional information: I purchased the Stouffer's meal from grocery store in... See More Skokie, IL on Touhy Ave, but my symptoms happened at home in Evanston, IL. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache See Less

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Report date: Feb 27, 2023
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on the floor in the produce and dairy walk-in coolers located in the rear receiving area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches... See More off the floor.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains in multiple prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed some debris surrounding the storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to remove debris and ensure all mentioned areas shall be free of debris.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt on floors throughout the rear receiving area. Also observed dirt on floors in all walk-in coolers and freezers.

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Report date: Feb 6, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting boards with deep scratches and dark stains on prep tables located in the meat department. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain... See More them.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed gaps in the ceiling in the produce preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to smoothly seal gaps and maintain them in good repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food debris and dirt on floors under cooking equipment, along walls, and all corners in prep, dishwashing, and storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas.

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Stomach Pain, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: Jimmy Dean Breakfast sandwich
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
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Report date: Jan 9, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: handwashing signage must be posted at all handwashing. Also must relocate paper towels installed above sanitizer compartment of three compartment sink at bakery area.

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- comments: found 5-202. 12 (a) no hot water provided at handwashing sink at produce prep area. Hot water temperature found at 61. 1f to 63. 5f must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100f at all washbowls. Adequate hot water found at all other sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued manager call technician, after twenty minutes hot water was provided at said sink,water temp 107. 9f.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-501. 114 (a, b, c, d, e, f: 1 & 2) high temp dish machine at bar area not maintaining 160f. Presently maintains 141. 1f to 145. 5f after of 4 to 5 cycles. Instructed to repair issue. Tagged unit' held for inspection', do not use. Priority violation:7-38-025,citation issued.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: a bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: high temp dishmachine with extra brown mineral deposit thrughout the interior of unit included dish rack. Must delimer. Clean and maintain unit

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: debris,grimes and excess food debris on floors in prep area(under shelves,along baseboard wall and corners). . Also floor drain under the three compartment sink at bar area.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Vomiting
Suspected source: Spinach
Onset: 20 to 30 mins
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Report date: Dec 12, 2022
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructed to provide thermometer visible inside prep cooler in coffee (vero) prep area.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain storage shelves and racks inside dairy display cooler with... See More black mold like accumulation (in display area).

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: instructed to repair hot faucet handle at handsink (hot water continously dripping) in rear employee breakroom.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: instructed to clean and maintain rear outside garbage area with some litter and dried leaves under and around garbage compactor.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain following condenser fan cover with excessive dust accumulation inside meat prep/cut room, deli prep back room, juice/salad bar prep room and in bakery walk-in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners at the following areas: deli walk-in cooler, dairy walk-in cooler, produce walk-in cooler, bakery walk-in cooler, rear storage area and in rear garbage compactor area,

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain floors under and behind cooking equipment with grease and food debris in rear hot prep area.

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