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Io Theater

1501-1519 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
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Last inspected: Jul 9, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Io Theater, the earliest from 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 9, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Io Theater dates to Jul 9, 2019.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Io Theater is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS OF THE FLOORS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR, BACK BAR, AND REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SODA BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP-------OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON THE TOP OF THE LIQUOR COOLER AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW #2-501.11.
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE BAR HAS A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BACK UP.
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Jul 10, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND LARGE CAN GOODS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE DUMP SINK AT THE MAIN BAR(1st) FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA AND THE BAR GUN/BAR GUN HOLDER IN THE BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR ON THE 1ST FL. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, AND SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR SEAL THE WOOD UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN SERVICE WINDOW.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 12, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON SECOND FLOOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Io Theater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Io Theater on file is from Jul 9, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Io Theater?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Io Theater.

Has Io Theater's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Io Theater have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Io Theater means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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