Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Forum Cafe

318 E 43rd St

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Forum Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 5, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 1 inspection on record, from May 5, 2026 to May 5, 2026.
Has Forum Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 5, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

License

May 5, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

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