Protein Bar

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, HINGE LOOSE AND UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR AREA ICE MACHINE DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

2. Jan 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jan 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     Scoops stored in stagnate water at room temps, instructed to keep under cold running water or clean empty container.

4. Apr 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN YOGURT BASE IN A CONTAINER OF STAGNANT WATER LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE.

5. Nov 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Nov 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     SLOW DRAINAGE AT PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

7. Oct 26, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED BROKEN LID INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT HAND SINK AND IN THE REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

8. Aug 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS; MISSING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (PROTEIN SHAKES STATION & PROTEIN B EXPO SIDE) OF FACILITY. FACILITY ONLY HAS ONE COMPARTMENT HAND SINK IN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR (PROTEIN SHAKE STATION & PROTEIN B EXPO). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS; FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITHOUT REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.

9. Feb 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     OBSERVED UPPER CEILINGS AND LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     LEAKY FAUCET AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

10. Jan 31, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Found dust build up on vent in ceiling in prep area. Found debris inside light shield inside prep area. Must remove and detail clean. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Found boxes stored directly on floor in rear of kitchen. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

11. Jul 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CEILINGS IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER ,DUSTY,AND WALLS IN DISH WASHING ROOM AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

12. Jan 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO 1 - CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN SAME AREA.MUST REPLACE.

13. Oct 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD, ATTACHED TO DRINK PREP TABLE, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

14. Aug 12, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN CEILING PANELS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS, AND AT REAR WHERE NECESSARY OF DUST BUILD-UP.

15. Aug 5, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      NOTED SEVERAL SMALL FLYIG INSECTS AT FRONT PREP AREA ON BOXES, FRUIT,WALL AND AT REAR ON WALL. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALL UNDER STORAGE RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN CEILING PANELS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS, AND AT REAR WHERE NECESSARY OF DUST BUILD-UP.

16. Dec 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED DARK GROVES INTO THE SMALL CUTTING BOARD AT THE FRUIT STATION. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

17. Feb 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPALCE CAULKING AT THE REAR PREP SINK WHERE THE WALL MEETS WITH THE SINK. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM INTERIOR OF LIGHTSHIELDS AT CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

18. Nov 1, 2011 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA CABINETS AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVER.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      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. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

19. Aug 26, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

20. Aug 22, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MOST COOLERS NOT TURNED ON AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL COOLERS ON WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPEATURE AT 40 FOR BELOW.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food- transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON/FOR PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSE STATE OF ILLINOIS PEST CONROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.