EATALY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA CONNECTED TO PIZZA PASTA RESTAURANT 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN PLACE IN 2ND FLOOR WINE BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA CONNECTED TO LA PIZZA PASTA RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED.

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 STORAGE SPACES ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. NOTED POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH GELATO MACHINES AND EXCESSIVE WATER ON DISHWASHING AREA FLOORS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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 STORAGE SPACES ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. NOTED POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH GELATO MACHINES AND EXCESSIVE WATER ON DISHWASHING AREA FLOORS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.