EATALY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON ENTRANCE DOORS LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE, RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE AND DOUBLE DOORS IN MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXTERIOR DOCK DOOR NEAR DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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: 4-602.13: OBSERVED SMALL ICE MACHINE IN SEAFOOD AREA WITH BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND ICE SHOOT AND OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SMALL ICE MACHUNE IN SEAFOOD AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN VINO AREA WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN VINO AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND AROUND ICE SHOOT OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

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: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR SOUTHSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED ON SOUTH EASTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK. NOTE THERE ARE THREE OTHER PROPERLY WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM.

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: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR SOUTHSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED ON SOUTH EASTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK. NOTE THERE ARE THREE OTHER PROPERLY WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM.

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.