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Eataly

Restaurant

43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

River North

Sep 19, 2023 — Short-form complaint

Fail

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Bar and coffee prep area lacks required handwashing and food prep sinks.

Key Findings

  • No handwashing sink in bar/coffee prep area on 2nd floor where required by code.
  • No food preparation sink in 2nd floor wine bar/coffee prep area.
  • Espresso machine drain leaking onto floor, causing pooled water and debris; hot water handle on 3-compartment sink in disrepair.
  • Food debris accumulated on all heavy equipment, prep tables, and under shelving; pooling water under gelato machines and in dishwashing area; inadequate lighting in dry storage and 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 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

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.

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

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.

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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 — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Jul 27, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Feb 18, 2026Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
Jan 13, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Jan 6, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Dec 11, 2025Pass

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

3 violations
Standout inspection
Dec 2, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 4, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

15 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 28, 2024Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

23 violations
Aug 8, 2024Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Jun 28, 2024Conditional

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
May 28, 2024Conditional

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
May 23, 2024Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
May 14, 2024Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations
Oct 10, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Sep 19, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

6 violations
Aug 4, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 28, 2023Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 26, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Feb 1, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 25, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

18 violations
Sep 12, 2022Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations