Protein Bar
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 26 inspections at Protein Bar, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Protein Bar is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED TOFU, COOKED VEGETABLES) STORED IN THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER STORED COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LIDS WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE CONTAINERS (BOWLS, BOWL LIDS) STORED UNCOVERED AND NOT INVERTED ALONG THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES INVERTED OR COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal food stored with customers food, Instructed to separate.
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Jan 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using disposable cups as a food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.
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Mar 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALSA AT 58.1 F, TURKEY BACON AT 49.2F, AND CAULIFLOWER RICE AT 57.3F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS (APPROX 21 LBS AT $218) . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE CHICKEN IS PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED .
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Jan 5, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Mar 17, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. MUST MAINTAIN ONSITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (HOT & COLD PREP EXPO,SMOOTHIES SALADS,ETC . FACILITY ONLY HAS ONE COMPARTMENT SINK UTILIZED FOR DUMPING OF SMOOTHIES AND PITCHER/BLENDER RINSER. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE WITH HAND CLEANSER AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 2-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (HOT & COLD EXPO, SMOOTHIES). FACILITY ONLY HAS ON COMPARTMENT SINK UTILIZED FOR DUMPING OF SMOOTHIES AND PITCHER/BLENDER RINSER. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 2, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.0F . DO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER. APPROX 2-LBS GUACAMOLE AT 51.0F, 3-LBS OF TOFU AT 58.0F, 7-LBS CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 57.0F, 1-LB CUT KALE 57.2F. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX COST $ 30.00-CDI.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRAKED DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA BY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Aug 18, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER. APPROX 4-LBS OF SALSA AT 45.7F,2-LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 55.6F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOO REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI APPROX COST $15.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUNTING IN DISH WASHING/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.
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Mar 10, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS UPON INSPECTION. MANAGER REMOVE THE LAST INSPECTION NON COMPLIANCE SUMMARY (DATED 10-21-2015) COMPLETLY COVERED BEHIND BUSINESS LICENSES AND OTHER PAPERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010B
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38-MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, FROM REPORT #1419117,DATED 10-21-2015 STILL NOT CORRECTED. MUST INSTALL.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE HAND EXPOSED SINK.MUST REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SEPERATION FOR EMPLOYES BELONGINGS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,TOO CLUTTERED.MUST ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE SEPERATION.
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Oct 21, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF GREEK YOGURT AT 58.6F IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. UNIT WAS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ABOVE STATED FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. APPROXIMATE VALUE $10.00
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER TAKE OFF THEIR PLASTIC GLOVES, SCRATCH THEIR HEAD AND HAIR AND PUT ON NEW PLASTIC GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER FIRST. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER WHEN CHANGING TASKS.CDI
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES AND THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AND FRONT AREA TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRON FOOD PREPARATION AREA SO AS TO BE CONVINIENT TO THE ABOVE MENTION AREA. THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS NOT ADEQUATE AND CONVINIENT FOR USE FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREP LINE AREA.
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Aug 27, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR. CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENTS OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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May 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT AT FRONT 1-COMP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN/ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 3, 2013
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Dec 2, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Nov 21, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 15 LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA ON THE WALL AND CEILING AT THE DOOR WAY AND 27 LIVE FLIES IN THE CEILING IN THE DININIG AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE FLY PROBLEM AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Jan 23, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR #35 NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION COMPLETED ON 9/7/2012 WHICH STATED THE FOLLOWING: Correct By: Friday, December 07, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SMALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Friday, September 07, 2012 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Friday, December 07, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED
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Sep 7, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SPLASHGUARD AT THE REAR HANDSINK MUST BE PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED/EMPTY MILK CRATES ON PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED, OR STORED AWAY.
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Dec 2, 2011
Consultation
No violations found.
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Nov 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FARM REACH IN PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.0 F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME, FAX CDPH AT (312)746-4240 WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED. FOUND CHEESE, BEEF INSIDE COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 51.7 F AND 53.2 F - TOFU, PARMESAN CHEESE, CHEDDAR CHEESE, GREEK YOGURT, CUT TOMATOES, BEEF AND BLUE CHEESE. ALL THE ABOVE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. WEIGHT OF FOOD DISCARDED 32 LBS, VALUED AT $94.00.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FARM REACH IN PREP COOLER AND YOGURT DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE ABOVE 52.0 F FOR BOTH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. TICKET #H000071977 15.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEWTWEEN 52.5 F AND 59.0 F- YOGURT, CUT TOMATOES, AVOCADO, CHICK PEAS AND CUT CUCUMBERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARED WEIGHT- 20 LBS, VALUED AT $300.00
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINETS UNDER FRONT SINK/PREP TABLE MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT SERVING AREA NEED CLEANING DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER; ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AROUND SOME PREP TABLES MUST BE REMOVED/KEPT CLEAN.
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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 2, 2026. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Protein Bar?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited eight 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.
How often is Protein Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Protein Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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