EATALY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN IN 1ST FLOOR BAKERY/GELATO PREP SITTING ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, CEILINGS, ON SURFACES OF KITCHENWARE, APPROXIMATLEY 10 FLYING THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA, APPROXIMATELY 25 ON WALLS AND ROLLING CARTS THROUGHOUT PASTA PREP AND APPROXIMATELY 15 FLYING THROUGHOUT FRESH CHEESE PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WINDOW LEDGE BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN LAVAZZA COFFEE PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR), NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE BLACK DOOR ENTRY OF UNUSED BREAD OVEN AS WELL AS 12 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF FLOUR BAGS AND SHELVING UNITS IN FOCCACIA BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONRTOL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVES, COOLING/ FREEZING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SPACES IN ALL OPERATING/AND NON-OPERATING PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAINPIPE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN LAVAZZA COFFEE PREP AREA CAUSING POOLING WATER, MILK ETC,. NOTED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AS REQUIRED BY CODE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH AND STORAGE SPACES ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. NOTED POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH GELATO MACHINES AND EXCESSIVE WATER ON DISHWASHNG AREA FLOORS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH AND STORAGE SPACES ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. NOTED POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH GELATO MACHINES AND EXCESSIVE WATER ON DISHWASHNG AREA FLOORS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.