What is Theme House's health inspection score?

Theme House has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Theme House last inspected?

Theme House was last inspected on November 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Theme House have?

Theme House has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Theme House safe to eat at?

Theme House has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Theme House serve?

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

Official Health Record

Theme House

Name: Theme House
Address: 610-620 W 24TH PL, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 77

610-620 W 24TH PL, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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American•Chinatown

Ranked #265 of 465 in ChinatownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Nov 12, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 74/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (77/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

May 2024

1 inspections

Jun 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT KITCHEN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BEHIND THE BAR AND RHE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND POTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED TWO DEEP FRYING UNITS FILLED WITH GREASE NOT COVERED, WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT OPERATING, TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ISNTRUCTED ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−35 pts

May 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD GRIME ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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