Theme House
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Theme House, the earliest from 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2.0" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONTR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS THE COOLER, REFIGERATOR, AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT KITCHEN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SALT, SEASONINGS, AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Jun 17, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BEHIND THE BAR AND RHE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO OUT OF THE THREE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN TURNED ON THE WATER GOES OFF AUTOMATICALLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND POTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DEEP FRYING UNITS FILLED WITH GREASE NOT COVERED, WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT OPERATING, TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-4 WIPING CLOTHS ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ISNTRUCTED ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, FLOUR) NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD GRIME ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2020
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS NOR A CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO THE SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD ALLERGEN COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Theme House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Theme House on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Theme House?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Theme House.
Has Theme House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Theme House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Theme House 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 Theme House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Theme House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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