As of 2026-08-26, Io Theater failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Io Theater

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1501-1519 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642

River North · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-26

Routine inspection

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Violations at most recent inspection

Mold / slime

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.

priority violation

Flies / gnats

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

priority violation

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.

priority violation

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

core violation

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

core violation

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

core violation

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

core violation

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

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Aug 26Routine inspectionFAIL

20251 inspection

Jun 11Routine inspectionPASS

20241 inspection

Nov 4Routine inspectionPASS

20222 inspections

Oct 6License re-inspectionPASS

Jul 6New licenseFAIL

20191 inspection

Jul 9Routine inspectionPASS

20181 inspection

Sep 4Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20171 inspection

Jul 10Routine inspectionPASS

20161 inspection

Jul 29Routine inspectionPASS

20151 inspection

Aug 14Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20141 inspection

Aug 12New licensePASS

Io Theater health inspection FAQ

Has Io Theater passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Io Theater failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-26. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Io Theater have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 8 violations at Io Theater's most recent inspection on 2026-08-26, including 3 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Io Theater last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Io Theater was last inspected on 2026-08-26. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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