Did Forum 55 pass its last health inspection?

Forum 55 at 55 E Monroe St was inspected on Feb 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Forum 55?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Forum 55

55 E Monroe St, Chicago 60603 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 24, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 24, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXED FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN SANDWICH SHOP PREP AREA.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, PIPES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP WALLS THROUGHTOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS VENTS AND CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT WALK PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH MACHINE AREA.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 24, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 2, 2024	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 2, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 16, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 1, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 11, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 17, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 13, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 9, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 20, 2011	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2011	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2011	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2010	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Forum 55 — questions

Did Forum 55 pass its last health inspection?: Forum 55 at 55 E Monroe St was inspected on Feb 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Forum 55?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.
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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