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Eataly

Restaurant

43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

River North

Feb 18, 2026 — Short-form complaint

Pass

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Gap at front doors could allow rodents inside the building.

Key Findings

  • A 1/4 inch gap was found between the front entrance middle doors. Doors must be rodent-proofed and kept sealed.
  • Peeling paint patches were observed on the ceiling above the pastry sales area on the first floor. The peeling paint must be removed.

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 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE MIDDLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT PATCHES ABOVE PASTRY SALES (1ST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE PEELING CEILING PAINT.

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

2 violations