OCT 7
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARIO'S TABLE.
EAT. 84/100
21 W GOETHE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 7, 2025 · passed
14 of 16 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
14 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN AND BAR.
SEP 92024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DRIED FOOD SPLATTER, THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DISH WASHER, COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EDGES OF THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BRING COOKED.
OCT 192023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
APR 192022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE BIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS IN MULTIPLE PREP COOLERS DIRTY WITH CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED DIGITAL TEMPERATURE READ OUT ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS HARD TO READ. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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JAN 302020FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2020
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO GARBAGE CONTAINER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 18 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMET SHELVINGS REFRIGERATION UNITS ON CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHILEDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHILED COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS ON WALLS ALONG WALLBASE AND CEILING THROGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
. OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED NOODLES , COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED BEEF TENDERLOIN ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO DRY INGREDIENTS TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER EXIT DOOR NEXT TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONLY THE PERSON IN CHARGE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
MAR 222018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OLD, SEVERED SODA LINES RUNNING ACROSS AND INTO THE CEILING BETWEEN THE DISH AREA AND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED SODA LINES TO SO CEILING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND FREE OF PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED PARTICULATE MATTER ACCUMULATING IN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS (PASTA) AND ANY OTHER FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.FOUND LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING COOKED PASTA NOT LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SIDES AND PANELS OF THE HEATING FAN NEXT TO THE SALAD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND GRIME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURE AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REATTACH PVC SHELVING RACK UNDER THE FAN NEXT TO THE SALAD PREP AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES. FOUND NONE AT THIS TIME.
NOV 302016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SILVERWARES ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESETWHEN THE CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVERS INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLER AND MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURE AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUCT TAPE ALONG THE WALL OF THE DISHMACHINE AREA SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND EXHAUST FAN IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
APR 12016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/HAND PAPERTOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 242015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 29
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA.
APR 142014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE HANDLE FOR THE MICROWAVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT FROM THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR OR USE ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS A DESIGNATED HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAY 132013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COVER ON ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BASEBOARDS UNDER DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.
NOV 232010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 23
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PREMISES USING TIN FOIL ON SPICE SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL AND KEEP SHELF SURFACE CLEAN/SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STANDING WATER INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND KEEP DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS ALSO MUST SEAL GAP AT CORNER OF WALL PANELS ADJACENT TO GRILL.
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