Protein Bar

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Inspections

1. Feb 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     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.

2. Jan 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label and maintain.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Employees personal food stored with customers food, Instructed to separate.

3. Jan 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

   • Severity not stated

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

     Using disposable cups as a food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.

4. Mar 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Aug 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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 .

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     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.

6. Jan 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     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

7. Mar 17, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     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

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

8. Aug 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     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

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Feb 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Critical

     FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

     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

   • Serious Critical

     POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

     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.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     CRAKED DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA BY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

10. Aug 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Dec 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED RE-GROUNTING IN DISH WASHING/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.

12. Mar 10, 2016 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

      CRACKED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE.

13. Feb 4, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE HAND EXPOSED SINK.MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      OBSERVED NO SEPERATION FOR EMPLOYES BELONGINGS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,TOO CLUTTERED.MUST ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE SEPERATION.

14. Oct 21, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      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

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.

15. Aug 27, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.

16. May 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT AT FRONT 1-COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

17. Dec 3, 2013 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

18. Dec 2, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

19. Nov 21, 2013 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 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

20. Jan 23, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

21. Jan 14, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE SMALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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

22. Sep 7, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE SPLASHGUARD AT THE REAR HANDSINK MUST BE PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL UNUSED/EMPTY MILK CRATES ON PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED, OR STORED AWAY.