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Eataly

Restaurant

43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

River North

Sep 4, 2024 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Kitchen faucets lack hot water, coolers leak, and milk crates are used as shelving instead of proper food-storage equipment.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Main prep sink faucet has no hot water available.
  • Cutting boards in rear prep area have open seams and dark stains requiring refinishing or replacement.
  • Milk crates and pallets used as shelving throughout prep and storage areas instead of proper shelving 6 inches off the floor.
  • Coolers in wine and pizza areas have fluid draining into the interior; dishwashing and butcher area faucets need repair; bakery backflow device is leaking.

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 #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FAUCET IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HOT WATER AVALIABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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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, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

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, 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