Io Theater

Chicago Health Dept

1501-1519 N KINGSBURY ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

5 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
18
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 26
2026
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

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

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

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

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.

Serious Pest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUN 11
2025
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

NOV 4
2024
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

OCT 6
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 6
2022
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING EASILY ACCESSSIBLE NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL OR DESIGNATE HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).

Serious Food Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE READING 138.7F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHS MACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 160F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT ECOLAB FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER MAINTAING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.4F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.

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

NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE STRIPS OR DISHWASHING THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

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