Forte at Symphony Center

65 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
Italian
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Forte at Symphony Center, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Forte at Symphony Center's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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78
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Missing insulation on walk-in cooler line causing condensation, instructed to insulate.
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95
Nov 29, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BACK EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forte at Symphony Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forte at Symphony Center on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Forte at Symphony Center?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Forte at Symphony Center.

Has Forte at Symphony Center's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Forte at Symphony Center have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Forte at Symphony Center 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 Forte at Symphony Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Forte at Symphony Center is inspected roughly once per year on average.