Eataly

August 28, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN COOLER PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY GROCERY CART.INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION • "OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED." • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT BOTH CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FL RANGING FROM (72.3F TO 78.5F), 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM TEMP RANGING FROM (68.2F TO 84.7), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTH HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINES IN 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE, SHORTER CONVEYER SIDE STARTED WORKING CORRECTLY, TECHNICAN ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE OTHER MECHANICAL DISHMACHINE TO LOW TEMP HOWEVER IT DID NOT REACH REQUIRED CONCENTRATION. ADVISED FACILITY NOT TO USE DISHMACHINE UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE. VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 25 LIVE COCKROACH ON 1ST FL PASTRY 5-7 LIVE COCKROACHES COFFEE AREA/ PIZZA AREA, 5-7 LIVE COCKROACH ON 2ND FL BAKERY, 7-10 LIVE COCKROACH IN VINO AREA BEHIND EXPRESSO MAKER 5-10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN DISH AREA BEHIND VINO. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITYY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CUSTOMER AND STAFF LOCKER /TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, FOOD STORAGE, PREP AREAS 1ST AND 2ND FL, DRY STORAGE WAREHOUSE, DOCK GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: VINO AND ROMAN STYLE PIZZA AREAS; FLUID IS DRAINING INTO INTERIOR OR 2 DOOR REACH COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND PALLETS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. MUST REMOVE ALL AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. • 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.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED IN BAKERY AREA BACKFLOW DEVICE IS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED IN 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA: FACUET BROKEN AND NON-FOOD GRADE HOSES ATTACHED TO OBTAIN A WATER SOURCE IN PLACE OF MISSING SPRAYER AT 1 COMP. SINK BY HIGH TEMP DISHWASHER, INSTUCTED TO STOP THIS PRACTICE, REPLACE SPAYER AT 1 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED 3 COMP. SINK IN BUTCHER AREA SPRAYING FROM FACUET, INSTRCUTED TOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED FAUCET IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HOT WATER AVALIABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED 4 INCH HOLE IN WALL IN DRY STORAGE/DOCK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN • OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP/1ST AND 2ND FL DISHWASHING AREAS STAFF LOCKER ROOMS MENS & WOMENS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND DRY STORAGE AREAS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA, ALL DISH AREAS, CEILING, WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS. • OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WALL BASEBOARDS PEELING OFF WALL 1ST FLOOR COLD PREP, 1ST FL DISH, BAKERY, AND PREP AREAS. • OBSERVED HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH DRYING PROVISION ACESS DOOR TAPED CLOSED AND BROKEN OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM ABOVE HVAC DUCTWORK SYSTEM IN 2ND FL. ON TO FLOOR NEAR 2ND FLOOR DISHAREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED IN HOOD VENTALATION AREA ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP WITH BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS, INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2594571 CONDUCTED ON 5/14/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51) 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON-WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR SOUTHSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED ON SOUTH EASTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK. NOTE THERE ARE THREE OTHERS PROPERLY WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM. (#56)6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS IN FIRST FLOOR HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CONDENSOR COVERS IN COLD PREP ROOM IN CENTRAL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSOR COVERS IN COLD PREP ROOM IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

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