SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GILT BAR/ DOUGHNUT VAULT/ CICCIO MIO.

BEAT. 18/100

226-230 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 10, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 10
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PASTA WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN "CICCIO MIO" SECTION MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 64.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOAP AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN "CICCIO MIO" BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING AIDS AT ONLY HANDWASHING SINKS.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED "CICCIO MIO" COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOAP PUMP TUBE DOES NOT REACH TO BOTTOM OF SOAP BOTTLE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR IN "GILT BAR" AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAR 11
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.113: OBSERVED DAMAGED DATA PLATE ON LARGE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 4
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED FRESH MUSSELS IN CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF FRESH MUSSELS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT,VALUED AT $38 AND WEIGHING 8LBS. OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM DECEMBER 2024, JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED GRAY MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER AREA OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE IN SMALL ROOM OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELD IN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 10PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED DAMAGED DATA PLATE ON LARGE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM NEAR DOUGHNUT VAULT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR ALL GENDER WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM NEAR DOUGHNUT VAULT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594271 DATED 05/09/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN WESTSIDE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOOR AT BASE LEADING FROM FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. OBSERVED GAP ALONG BASE OF GARAGE LIKE EXTERIOR DOOR ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY(GILT BAR ENTRANCE). OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASE OF SOUTHSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR(CICCIO MIO ENTRANCE) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MAY 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON BASE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE IN SMALL EASTSIDE ROOM OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELD IN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN WESTSIDE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOOR AT BASE LEADING FROM FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. OBSERVED GAP ALONG BASE OF GARAGE LIKE EXTERIOR DOOR ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY(GILT BAR ENTRANCE). OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASE OF SOUTHSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR(CICCIO MIO ENTRANCE) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILDUP ON POTATO CUTTER IN BASEMENT NEAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN POTATO CUTTER IN BASEMENT NEAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING WESTSIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON FIRST FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND LEAKING FROM COLD WATER KNOB OF EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN(NEAR COLD HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WESTSIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON FIRST FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND COLD WATER KNOB OF EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP OF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN(NEAR COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE AND HOT WATER MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PRVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE AND HOT WATER MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN SO THAT IT SHALL LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND BASEMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND BASEMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS OF HOOD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT.

APR 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BARS, EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, AND DOUGHNUT HANDSINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EXTERIOR SIDE EXIT DOOR NEAR BAR HAS AN OPENED GAP ON BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN & DISH AREA. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND ELEVATION FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE (AROUND AND UNDERNEATH), DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT CONTAINERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES IN MAIN KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR EMPLOYEE LOCKERS. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

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AUG 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS AT BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND MUSSELS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE PRODUCT. APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS, $125. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TAGS DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND VODKA SAUCE IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (48.5F). MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMAELY 10 LBS, $100. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 13
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BAR LOCATED IN GILT BAR AND AT ESPRESSO PREP AREA IN CICCIO MIO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE DOWNSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND DOWNSTAIRS FEMALE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2401593 DATED 9/24/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 24
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND RE-CAULK.

AUG 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

SEE VIOL #32

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS IN REACH-IN FREEZER WITHOUT OBTAINING DOCUMENTATION FOR A VARIANCE TO DO SUCH PROCESS, VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEVERAL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT.. ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

SMALL DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING AND STICKERS NOT REMOVED DURING WASHING PROCESS, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND CLEAN PROPERLY.

FEB 22
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND SINK AT OLD MONEY ESPRESSO BAR IMPROPERLY SET UP TO PREVENT SPLASHING INTO FOOD/UTENSIL STORAGE FEATURES WHICH ARE DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM SPLASHING INTO DIPPER WELL AND FOOD/UTENSIL STORAGE RACK BY USING SPLASH GUARDS, RELOCATING STORAGE FEATURES, OR OTHER MEANS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AT OLD MONEY ESPRESSO BAR, OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON HOT WATER DISPENSER OR ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES, THAT ARE VISIBLE FOR INSPECTION.

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