EATALY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED IN THE DISHROOM: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE RUNNING THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHROOM THAT WAS RUNNING DIRTY TRAYS AND DISHES THROUGH THE MACHINE, THEN HANDLING THE CLEAN TRAYS AND DISHES AFTER RUNNING THE MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TWO EMPLOYEES IN THE DISHROOM; ONE HANDLING DIRTY TRAYS AND ONE UNLOADING CLEAN TRAYS AS THEY RUN THROUGH THE MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

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 150F 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH-IN COOLER AT OSTERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD WAS IN CONTACT WITH CONDENSATION.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SEVERAL PITTED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER, CONDENSER AND CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: MISSING COVING OUTSIDE OF THE DISHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR; AREA WHERE COVING IS MISSING HAS BLACK BUILD-UP ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVING AND MAINTAIN.

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.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING CHEESE WITHOUT A HAIR NET. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINS TO CONFINE HAIR.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING CHEESE WITHOUT A HAIR NET. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINS TO CONFINE HAIR.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.