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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint
Mar 10, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 11, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 4, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 9, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILDUP ON POTATO CUTTER IN BASEMENT NEAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN POTATO CUTTER IN BASEMENT NEAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS OF HOOD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.