JAN 27
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
PROTEIN BAR.
EAT. 100/100
221 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 27, 2025 · passed
17 of 19 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
17 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 222024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 22
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Scoops stored in stagnate water at room temps, instructed to keep under cold running water or clean empty container.
APR 52023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 5
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
NOV 12021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 1
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SLOW DRAINAGE AT PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
show all 19 inspections →
OCT 262020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
AUG 22019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FEB 232018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
JAN 312017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
JUL 262016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
JAN 272016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 27
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
OCT 232015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
AUG 122014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 12
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
AUG 52014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 5
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
DEC 162013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 16
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FEB 62013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
NOV 12011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 222011FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2011
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →