What is Bar David/rubenstein Forum's health inspection score?

Bar David/rubenstein Forum has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bar David/rubenstein Forum last inspected?

Bar David/rubenstein Forum was last inspected on July 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bar David/rubenstein Forum have?

Bar David/rubenstein Forum has 19 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bar David/rubenstein Forum safe to eat at?

Bar David/rubenstein Forum has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Bar David/rubenstein Forum serve?

Bar David/rubenstein Forum serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bar David/rubenstein Forum

Name: Bar David/rubenstein Forum
Address: 1201 E 60TH ST, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 79

1201 E 60TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Jul 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1201 E 60TH ST, Chicago, IL 60637

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

11 basic

Nov

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jul

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
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.

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND STRAWS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND A FEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NEW FOOD SERVICE MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High11 Basic

12 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING SIGN NEEDED AT 10TH FLOOR FINISHING KITCHEN CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP, 1ST FLOOR PREP AND FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. BOARDS ARE WORN WITH DISCOLORATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHEELBASES IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
COVING AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENT MISSING AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES NEEDED INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−32 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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