Mario's Table

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA...DISH WASHING AREA...ICE MACHINE AREA...STORAGE AND OTHER AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS AS WELL AS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT COVERINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT THE COOKING LINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED AIR VENT COVERS IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Oct 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN AND BAR.

3. Sep 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

4. Oct 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

5. Apr 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED DIGITAL TEMPERATURE READ OUT ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS HARD TO READ. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

6. Feb 6, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jan 30, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS ON WALLS ALONG WALLBASE AND CEILING THROGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. May 30, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER EXIT DOOR NEXT TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

9. Mar 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     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.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     OBSERVED PARTICULATE MATTER ACCUMULATING IN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. Jan 19, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

11. Nov 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

12. Apr 1, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

13. Jul 24, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

14. Dec 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA.

15. Apr 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REPLACE THE HANDLE FOR THE MICROWAVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

16. May 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MISSING COVER ON ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      BASEBOARDS UNDER DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.

17. Nov 23, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.