Protein Bar
Last inspected: Jan 25, 2024
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Score
Protein Bar has been inspected 15 times since 2014. Protein Bar was last inspected on Jan 25, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Protein Bar dates to Jan 25, 2024.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Protein Bar is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 25, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPER IN DISREPAIR AT VEGETABLE WASH SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPER.
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Mar 17, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT ( BROOM, DUSTPAN ...) STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jan 28, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE STAFF PERSONAL ITEMS; COATS, PURSES; IN DESIGNATED AREA OTHER THAN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONING VENTILATION IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Nov 2, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in front prep area, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Oct 14, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Front counter storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Reach in cooler shelving in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under front prep table areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles, and exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(dust debris removed).
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Jun 7, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around rear prep table in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving in rear prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear prep area under prep table not clean, need cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AREAS DUSTY IN REAR PREP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORED DUST PANS IN REAR PREP.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.
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Dec 23, 2014
License
No violations found.
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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 Jan 25, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Protein Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Protein Bar.
Has Protein Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Protein Bar have averaged around two violations 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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