EATALY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: - OBSERVED COMMINGLED SHELLFISH (3.5LBS MUSSELS, 1.5LBS OYSTERS, 1LB CLAMS) IN THE FISH MONGER DISPLAY COOLER. MULTIPLE SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND THEIR SHELL STOCK TAGS WERE STORED COMMINGLED TOGETHER AND WITHOUT SEPARATION IDENTIFICATION. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON SITE BY THE FACILITY DISCARDING THE ITEMS WITH A REPORTED TOTAL VALUE OF $122.34. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FL SERVICE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: - OBSERVED VARIOUS COOLERS IN THE 2ND FL FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED, AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: - OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT ALLERGEN LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING AREAS, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE A DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS, DOUGH MIXERS, ETC) THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BUILDUP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE MOZZARELLA LAB. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT BUILDUP ON THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THE PIPES BY THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FL SERVICE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISH PIT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BUILDUP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE MOZZARELLA LAB. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT BUILDUP ON THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THE PIPES BY THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FL SERVICE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISH PIT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.