Mariano Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 14, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler touch ready-to-eat food steak sandwich, bread with bare hands and add cut tomatoes and cheese in kitchen at food line. Food employees’ may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Must use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in 1st floor prep rendered inaccessible by wiping cloth and handwashing sink in basement rendered inaccessible by container, brushes being placed inside it. Instructed to maintain all exposed hand washing sinks open and accessible for hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand washing sink in basement. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature such as 3 dozen of eggs ranging between 54-75.0f. Tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below inside a cold holding unit. Employee voluntarily discarded food. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food steak sandwiches held for over 24 hours with out a discard date. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sugar out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket in the 2 door cooler in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the kitchen covered deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. May 30, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cheese at improper cold holding temperature at 52.1f inside cooler. Also observed tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature such as sliced ham, shelled eggs, sliced tomatoes and deli sandwiches which were ranging between 45-58.0f. Tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below inside a cold holding unit. Employee voluntarily discarded food. Food weighing approximately 100 lbs at a cost of $350.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water dripping at pipe on right side below 3-compartment sink. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean grease on top of outside grease container.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

3. Jan 13, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food (cooked pork) held for over 24 hours with out a discard date. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Food discarded. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on unisex employee restroom ceiling fan vent cover. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Aug 7, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the prep coolers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in the basement prep area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. May 13, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises to take food temperatures. Management instructed to provide a thermometer to take hot and cold food temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the prep cooler and chest freezer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain an allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. May 3, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Apr 25, 2017 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

     Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation still not corrected.still finding evidence of appx. 14 live roaches crawling on floor near 3- compartment sink,gap in wall behind 3- compartment sink,on landing near 2- door reach in cooler,in gaps and gaskets of 1st fl. 3- door cooler and basement 2- door prep cooler.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises after 4/25/17.(critical 7-38-020)no citation issued.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,STOVE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WHEEL BASES AND PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS AND OPENINGS AROUND WALLS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD.

8. Apr 4, 2017 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

     Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from report #2009284 not corrected #18.still finding evidence of appx. 18- live roaches crawling on floor near and under both hot water tanks, crawling on exterior & interior of both hot water tanks in basement adjacent to prep area and on wall and on floor under food storage shelf in basement storage area.also still finding evidence of appx 40 or more rodent droppings on floor under,around ,along wall bases and in between clutter on floor in adjacent room in basement and ledge, on upper food storage shelves.rear exit door still has a appx. "1/2" gap along bottom.must remove droppings clean sanitize areas.rodent proof door to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/4/17.(critical 7-42-090)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN 1ST & BSMT PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,UNUSED PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,BASEMENT,STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS AND OPENINGS AROUND WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA

9. Mar 24, 2017 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.3- live roaches crawling on floor near hot water tank in basement and appx. 40 or more rodent droppings on floor under shelving units in basement.also,appx."3/4"gap along bottom of rear door.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof door.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/24/17.(serious 7-38-020)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2 & 3- door prep cooler in 1st & bsmt prep areas.must remove foil from top shelf of stove,rust from interior of cooler in 1st fl. Prep area

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from grill table,prep table,unused prep cooler,exterior of garbage cans,window exhaust fan.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from floor in 1st fl. Prep area,basement,storage area.must repair or replace damaged floor tile near 3- door prep cooler 1st fl. Prep area

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles .

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- comp sink.must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for cold holding units.

10. Sep 30, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed foil all over the cooking stove, instructed to clean. Also remove rusty storage shelf next to stove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Oberved bulk sugar container on coffee table not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean/remove grease from storag shelf next to 3 compartment sink.

11. Apr 22, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. BEEF 189 *F ON STOVE TOP, AND HAM SANDWICHES IN COOLER 39*F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE MANAGER WITH CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PER SHIFT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the box freezer not maintained in basement top broken being held together with string, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean, basement slicer,prep table,1st. Floor cutting boards, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of front 2 door cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor under and around equipment, not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles front dining area water damaged, instructed to replace. Wall missing outlet cover/hole around this outlet, instructed to provide cover/fill hole.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed non food handlers in food prep area, only food workers authorized in food prep areas.

12. Nov 17, 2015 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at main kitchen and basement. Must sweep and clean

13. Nov 10, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Found previous minor violation not corrected from report dated 2-24-15 report # 1464772.found no drainboard at 3 compartment sink. Found no backflow prevention device at coffee machine.serious violation. 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at main kitchen and basement. Must sweep and clean.

14. Feb 24, 2015 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no drainboard at 3 compartment sink. Found no backflow prevention device at coffee machine.

15. Feb 23, 2015 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found no outside dumpster. Serious violation. No citation issued. (7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no drainboard at 3 compartment sink. Found no backflow prevention device at coffee machine. Found no stoppers for 3 compartment sink.