Pass

Bar David/Rubenstein Forum

1201 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 23, 2025

Bar David/Rubenstein Forum was last inspected on July 23, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 23, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in second floor pantry. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor inside walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in walk-in cooler and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for storage.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under the bar to remove spillage and straws.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found a few expired food handler training certificates; instructed to have food handlers obtain valid certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: New food service manager does not have a food allergen training certificate; instructed to obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing sign needed at 10th floor finishing kitchen correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Any preset tables must be covered or inverted to protect from contamination. Instructed to invert plate and have utensils in napkin or remove table settings and have fresh put down for guest. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove build up. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in basement prep, 1st floor prep and front bar area in need of replacing. Boards are worn with discoloration. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in basement prep area and 1st floor prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Sides of cooking equipment and wheelbases in basement and 1st floor prep areas in need of detail cleaning. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 2 compartment sink in basement bakery prep area. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout basement and 1st floor prep areas in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up along wall bases. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Coving at 1st floor prep area in need of repair. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation system at 1st floor prep in need of cleaning to remove some grease build up. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Air vent missing at basement prep area. Replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen certificates needed instructed manager to obtain certificates and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  4. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

  5. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.