Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Forte At Symphony Center
65 E Adams St, Chicago 60603 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Sep 19, 2025
6
Inspections on record
4
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 19, 2025
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE RIGHT DOUBLE GLASS EXIT DOORS IN FORTE DINING ROOM NEXT TO BOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS OF BAR IN DINING ROOM WITH BOOTHS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS OF BAR IN DINING ROOM WITH BOOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH WALK INS (COOLERS AND FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH WALK INS (COOLERS AND FREEZER)FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THREE NON WORKING COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND ONE POTATO CUTTER IN BASEMENT WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGNAGE POSTED ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 29, 2022 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Forte At Symphony Center — questions
- Did Forte At Symphony Center pass its last health inspection?
- Forte At Symphony Center at 65 E Adams St was inspected on Sep 19, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at Forte At Symphony Center?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE RIGHT DOUBLE GLASS EXIT DOORS IN FORTE DINING ROOM NEXT TO BOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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