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Eataly

Restaurant

43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

River North

Sep 12, 2022 β€” Canvass inspection

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A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Hand-washing sink blocked off during operations, creating a critical food safety hazard.

Key Findings

  • Hand-washing sink at the front pastry line was taped shut and obstructed during service, violating a priority foundation violation.
  • Unlabeled spray bottle found in the 2nd floor kitchen, creating risk of chemical contamination.
  • Fly trap positioned directly above an open food prep cooler, contaminating the work area.
  • Heavy dust buildup on ceiling vents in food prep areas and inadequate lighting in the main kitchen walk-in cooler.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #10 β€” ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

Obstructed hand wash sink at front pastry service line. sink and faucet are taped across for not to use the sink. instructed not to obstructed hand wash sinks during operation. priority foundation violation 7-38-30(c)

Violation code #37 β€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

spray bottle not labeled at 2nd floor kitchen. instructed to label.

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Inspection History

Eataly has had 22 inspections in the last 5 years with a 55% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 3, 2026.

Aug 3, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection β€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Jul 27, 2026Fail

Complaint β€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Feb 18, 2026Pass

Short Form Complaint β€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
Jan 13, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection β€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Jan 6, 2026Fail

Complaint β€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Dec 11, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection β€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Dec 2, 2025Fail

Complaint β€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 4, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection β€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

15 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 28, 2024Fail

Complaint β€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

23 violations
Aug 8, 2024Pass

Short Form Complaint β€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Jun 28, 2024Conditional

Short Form Complaint β€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
May 28, 2024Conditional

Complaint Re-Inspection β€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
May 23, 2024Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection β€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
May 14, 2024Fail

Complaint β€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations
Oct 10, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection β€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Sep 19, 2023Fail

Short Form Complaint β€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

6 violations
Aug 4, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection β€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 28, 2023Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection β€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 26, 2023Fail

Complaint β€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Feb 1, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection β€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 25, 2023Fail

Complaint β€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

18 violations
Sep 12, 2022ConditionalVIEWING NOW

Canvass β€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations