FEB 2
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PROTEIN BAR.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
235 S FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 2, 2026 · passed
13 of 22 inspections passed, 4 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Sep 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
JAN 62025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Employees personal food stored with customers food, Instructed to separate.
JAN 52024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using disposable cups as a food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.
AUG 242022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 .
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.
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JAN 52021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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
MAR 172020FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2020
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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.
AUG 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
DEC 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
MAR 102016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FEB 42016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
* 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
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
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.
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.
OCT 212015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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.
AUG 272014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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.
MAY 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT AT FRONT 1-COMP SINK.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN/ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 32013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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.
DEC 22013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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.
NOV 212013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2013
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 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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.
JAN 142013FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2013
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
SEP 72012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNUSED/EMPTY MILK CRATES ON PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED, OR STORED AWAY.
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