EATALY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PREPARING A SANDWICH BEHIND THE DELI WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES "NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES." MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SANDWICH, FOOD HANDLER WASHED HER HANDS, APPLIED A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES, AND PREPARED A NEW SANDWICH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE 143.2F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES (180F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT SANITIZES AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 180F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN A CONTAINER OF ICE AND SHELLFISH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SCOOP, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACINNG UP OR STORE IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN VENT COVERS IN VARIOUS REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT STORE TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINES IN THE DISH ROOM AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE SAME ROOM SURROUNDING THE CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN THE TILES SOILED WITH DUST.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINES IN THE DISH ROOM AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE SAME ROOM SURROUNDING THE CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN THE TILES SOILED WITH DUST.

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.