Protein Bar

33 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

American

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Protein Bar has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Protein Bar's record stops at Feb 20, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2019

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA. WATER WAS OBSERVED DROPPING INTO A METAL PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 13, 2018

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1995293 DATED 3/9/17; 42 - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD. FOOD HANDLER RESTRAINED HAIR DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 9, 2017

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

Oct 27, 2016

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 29, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DUSTY OSCILLATING STAND UP FAN NEXT TO OPEN FOOD ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

Aug 25, 2015

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2014

License

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Protein Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Protein Bar on file is from Feb 20, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

Has Protein Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Protein Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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