Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
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Score
Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio has been inspected 11 times since 2018. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED "CICCIO MIO" COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 11, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Mar 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILDUP ON POTATO CUTTER IN BASEMENT NEAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN POTATO CUTTER IN BASEMENT NEAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS OF HOOD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Apr 17, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN & DISH AREA. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES IN MAIN KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS AT BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE DOWNSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND DOWNSTAIRS FEMALE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 24, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND RE-CAULK.
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Aug 7, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: SEE VIOL #32
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SEVERAL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT.. ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SMALL DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING AND STICKERS NOT REMOVED DURING WASHING PROCESS, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND CLEAN PROPERLY.
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Feb 22, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio.
Has Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gilt Bar/ Doughnut Vault/ Ciccio Mio is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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