What is IO Theater's health inspection score?

IO Theater has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was IO Theater last inspected?

IO Theater was last inspected on June 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does IO Theater have?

IO Theater has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is IO Theater safe to eat at?

Yes, IO Theater has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does IO Theater serve?

IO Theater serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

IO Theater

Name: IO Theater
Address: 1501-1519 N KINGSBURY ST, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 86

1501-1519 N KINGSBURY ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jun 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1501-1519 N KINGSBURY ST, Chicago, IL 60642

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Jul

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Ice scoop placed on a cloth towel on top of ice maker, Instructed not to store on cloth towels.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, an orange film build-up noted on upper interior panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide additional lighting.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

License InspectionFail

3 High1 Basic

4 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED PREP COOLER MAINTAING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.4F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE STRIPS OR DISHWASHING THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Base deductions−32 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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