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Eataly

Restaurant

43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

River North

May 14, 2024 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

No certified food manager on site and about 30 flies found throughout the facility.

Key Findings

  • No certified food service manager was present when inspected; one arrived after instructions were given.
  • Approximately 30 small flies observed throughout the facility; pest control recommended.
  • Cold foods including mozzarella, provolone, and shrimp held between 50-56°F instead of required 41°F or below; manager discarded $100 worth of food.
  • Handwashing sinks lacked soap in pizza parlor and bar areas; water temperature in men's employee washroom was only 86°F instead of required 100°F.

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 #1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10.:09AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:09AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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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, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

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, 2023Fail

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