EATALY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE SPECIFIED PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OR NOT OPERATIONAL: DISPLAY UNIT IN THE WINE PREP AREA; DISPLAY COOLERS IN THE MEAT/CHEESE PREP; MOZZARELLA CHEESE RETAIL COOLER IN THE MOZZARELLA RETAIL; COOLER IN THE MEAT RESTAURANT AREA; BUTCHER RETAIL COOLER READING AT 64F; PASTA DISPLAY COOLER AT 84F; FISH RESTAURANT COOLER AT 58F; PIZZA COOLER NOT ON IN PIZZA STATION; MEAT TAKE AWAY COOLERS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. ON THE FIRST FLOOR THE FOLLOWING WERE NOT OPERATIONAL: THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE COOLER KITCHEN PREP AREA; REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PASTRY BAKING PREP AREA; COOLERS IN THE GELATO PREP, NUTELLA PREP, LAVAZZA, PANINI AND PASTRY KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNITS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F (WALK IN FREEZER 0F) OR LOWER. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE PIAZZA PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR HIGHER. MUST HAVE UNIT FIXED. UNIT TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HANDWASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS: FRY, MOZZARELLA, MEAT, FISH, PIZZA PASTA RESTAURANTS, PIZZA PREP WAIT STATION AND RAW BAR.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR BRICKS AROUND THE BAKERY OVEN IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A THRESHOLD TO THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN THE COOLER KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST FIND SOURCE AND CONTROL LEAK BY THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BEER TASTING BAR

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST FINISH AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE PIZZA WAIT STATION, FRESH PASTA AND MEAT RESTAURANT. MUST SEAL AROUND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN THE WINE STATION AREA.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS AND/OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS TO THE COFFEE STATION AND CHEESE WALK IN COOLER

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS AND/OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS TO THE COFFEE STATION AND CHEESE WALK IN COOLER

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.