Forte at Symphony Center
65 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 19, 2025
Forte at Symphony Center was last inspected on September 19, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
September 19, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
5 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Missing insulation on walk-in cooler line causing condensation, instructed to insulate.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at the hand washing sink in the bar and drink station . Instructed to provide hand washing signage for all hand washing sinks in the facility
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the back exit door not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door at the bottom of the door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.