Mariela

1 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Mariela has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly 15 violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mariela is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 21, 2026

License

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BAR AREA NOT CONNECTED MUST HAVE AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS AT 87.4F-90.3F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0.0PPM'S IN BAR AREA MUST HAVE AT LEAST 50.0PPM'S MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS WIDE OPEN AND TRASH ABOVE RIM MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYER,UNDERSIDES OF TABLE UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOPSINK IS STOPPED UP WITH DIRTY WATER,LEAKY TOILET IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S ADA STALL. .

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS UNDER,AROUND EQUIPMENT AND GAPS IN WALL BASES IN SAME AREAS.MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AT HAND SINK AND COOLERS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM STALL DIVIDER AND REPAIR IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF ENTRY DOORS OF HOTEL ADJACENT TO RESTAURANT MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, LOWER SHELVING UNIT OF PREP TABLE.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN HALLWAY OF BASEMENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariela last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariela on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mariela?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mariela.

Has Mariela's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mariela have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mariela means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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