Protein Bar
151 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
Clean record — passed all 15 inspections
Last Inspected
2024-01-25
Pass Rate
100%
0 failures
What You Should Know
✓ 15 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-01-25
✓ No failures across all 15 inspections on record
⚠ Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 1×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 1×
⚠ Chemical Safety serious 1×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 1×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 1×
Inspection History
CRITICAL 1 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SINK STOPPER IN DISREPAIR AT VEGETABLE WASH SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPER.
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minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEANING EQUIPMENT ( BROOM, DUSTPAN ...) STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
3 ▾
serious Chemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
MUST STORE STAFF PERSONAL ITEMS; COATS, PURSES; IN DESIGNATED AREA OTHER THAN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.
minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONING VENTILATION IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
2018-11-02 Pass Complaint ▾
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minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
2016-11-29 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in front prep area, shall be replaced.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
2016-10-14 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Front counter storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Reach in cooler shelving in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under front prep table areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles, and exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(dust debris removed).
2016-06-07 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around rear prep table in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving in rear prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear prep area under prep table not clean, need cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING AREAS DUSTY IN REAR PREP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORED DUST PANS IN REAR PREP.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.
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