Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Io Theater

Name: Io Theater
Address: 1501-1519 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL

1501-1519 N Kingsbury St

Last inspected Sep 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 15, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT LOCATED INSIDE PREP SPACE NEAR SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SURFACES IN 1ST/2ND FLOOR BAR EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE AND MAINTAIN

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT LOCATED INSIDE PREP SPACE NEAR SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SURFACES IN 1ST/2ND FLOOR BAR EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE AND MAINTAIN

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Allergen training as required

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 26, 2026

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE STORED INSIDE OF CLOSET ATTACHED TO DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED ACCUMULATED BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON ALL INTERNAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE FLIES IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, ON ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES, LIQUOR BOTTLES, STORED GLASSWARE, IN SEATING AREA FLYING AROUND, AND HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A).CITATION ISSUED

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT LOCATED INSIDE PREP SPACE NEAR SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WASH TEMPERATURE GUAGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN PREP AREA INOPERABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVENTING VERIFICATION OF WASH WATER TEMPERATURE. INTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SURFACES IN 1ST/2ND FLOOR BAR EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE AND MAINTAIN

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOT WATER NOZZLE BROKEN ON HANDSINK LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF BAR NEAR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST/2ND BAR FLOORS AND DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ORGANIC MATTER, TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 26, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Aug 17, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 11, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

Ice scoop placed on a cloth towel on top of ice maker, Instructed not to store on cloth towels.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, an orange film build-up noted on upper interior panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide additional lighting.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 4, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, TABLE LEGS AND WHEELS FOR THE PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2024 · Original Source