Protein Bar
Strong record across 19 inspections — minor issues only
2025-01-27 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-01-22 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Scoops stored in stagnate water at room temps, instructed to keep under cold running water or clean empty container.
2023-04-05 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
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 VOLATI...
2022-11-23 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2021-11-01 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SLOW DRAINAGE AT PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2020-10-26 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN LID INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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.
2019-08-02 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
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 MU...
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.
2018-02-23 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2017-01-31 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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.
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.
2016-07-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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.
2016-01-27 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
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.
2015-10-23 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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.
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.
2014-08-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
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.
2014-08-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
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.
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.
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.
2013-12-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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.
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.
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.
2013-02-06 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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.
2011-11-01 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning 3 ▾
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...
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.
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 MAN...
2011-08-26 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-08-22 Fail License CRITICAL 3 ▾
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 TEMPEA...
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. ...
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.
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