Io Theater — Candlelight

1501-1519 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
Other
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Io Theater — Candlelight has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Io Theater — Candlelight is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop placed on a cloth towel on top of ice maker, Instructed not to store on cloth towels.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, an orange film build-up noted on upper interior panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide additional lighting.
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Nov 4, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector 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.
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Oct 6, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 6, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER MAINTAING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.4F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE STRIPS OR DISHWASHING THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Io Theater — Candlelight last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Io Theater — Candlelight on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Io Theater — Candlelight?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Io Theater — Candlelight.

Has Io Theater — Candlelight's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Io Theater — Candlelight inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Io Theater — Candlelight is inspected roughly once per year on average.