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PROTEIN BAR

235 S FRANKLIN ST · Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PROTEIN BAR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630612

Location recorded for this inspection · PROTEIN BAR · 235 S FRANKLIN ST

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 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.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610046

Location recorded for this inspection · PROTEIN BAR · 235 S FRANKLIN ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label and maintain.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Employees personal food stored with customers food, Instructed to separate.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587678

Location recorded for this inspection · PROTEIN BAR · 235 S FRANKLIN ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using disposable cups as a food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573306

Location recorded for this inspection · PROTEIN BAR · 235 S FRANKLIN ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562667

Location recorded for this inspection · PROTEIN BAR · 235 S FRANKLIN ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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 .

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472305

Location recorded for this inspection · PROTEIN BAR · 235 S FRANKLIN ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365876

Location recorded for this inspection · PROTEIN BAR · 235 S FRANKLIN ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305065

Location recorded for this inspection · PROTEIN BAR · 235 S FRANKLIN ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 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.

  • 58

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144462

Location recorded for this inspection · PROTEIN BAR · 235 S FRANKLIN ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 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

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CRAKED DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA BY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078646

Location recorded for this inspection · PROTEIN BAR · 235 S FRANKLIN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069403

Location recorded for this inspection · PROTEIN BAR · 235 S FRANKLIN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978519

Location recorded for this inspection · PROTEIN BAR · 235 S FRANKLIN ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 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.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUNTING IN DISH WASHING/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2184293.

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