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Io Theater

Restaurant

1501-1519 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642

River North

Sep 15, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Raw wood shelving in prep area poses contamination risk and must be sealed immediately.

Key Findings

  • Raw wood shelving unit found inside prep space near service window; inspector ordered it sealed and properly maintained.
  • Bar equipment on first and second floors had surfaces with food residue needing cleaning and sanitizing to prevent pest problems.
  • Person in charge lacked required allergen training certification and was instructed to obtain it.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT LOCATED INSIDE PREP SPACE NEAR SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

4-601.11(C) 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

Inspection History

Io Theater has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 60% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 15, 2026.

Sep 15, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Aug 26, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations
Aug 17, 2026No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.