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Eataly

Restaurant

43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

River North

May 23, 2024 β€” Complaint re-inspection

Fail

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

Multiple ice machines contaminated with mold; pest entry points and flies found throughout facility.

Key Findings

  • Unsealed openings on entrance doors and dock allow pests inside; approximately 30 small flies observed throughout the facility.
  • Three ice machines contain black mold and beige mold-like substance around ice shoots, risking ice contamination.
  • Non-working handwashing sink on second floor women's restroom; previous violations from May 2024 remain uncorrected.
  • Dust accumulation on kitchen ceilings above prep tables and on condenser covers in cold prep room.

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 #38 β€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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.

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

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.

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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, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

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, 2022Conditional

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

8 violations