Bar David/Rubenstein Forum

1201 E 60Th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Bar David/Rubenstein Forum has four inspections on file, the first dated 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.

Bar David/Rubenstein Forum scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 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.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

Inspector notes: 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.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 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.

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND STRAWS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOUND A FEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NEW FOOD SERVICE MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Nov 6, 2023

Routine

12 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGN NEEDED AT 10TH FLOOR FINISHING KITCHEN CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: 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.

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

Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP, 1ST FLOOR PREP AND FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. BOARDS ARE WORN WITH DISCOLORATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 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.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHEELBASES IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: COVING AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: AIR VENT MISSING AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES NEEDED INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 23, 2020

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar David/Rubenstein Forum last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar David/Rubenstein Forum on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar David/Rubenstein Forum?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bar David/Rubenstein Forum.

Has Bar David/Rubenstein Forum's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bar David/Rubenstein Forum have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar David/Rubenstein Forum means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bar David/Rubenstein Forum inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bar David/Rubenstein Forum is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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