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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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1683262

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CRACKED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPLACE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1683216

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: 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

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CRACKED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE HAND EXPOSED SINK.MUST REPLACE.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SEPERATION FOR EMPLOYES BELONGINGS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,TOO CLUTTERED.MUST ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE SEPERATION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1419117

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: 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

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: 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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447442

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447310

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT AT FRONT 1-COMP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN/ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324815

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375744

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324800

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1292282

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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1292268

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REPLACE SMALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134530

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SPLASHGUARD AT THE REAR HANDSINK MUST BE PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED/EMPTY MILK CRATES ON PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED, OR STORED AWAY.

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

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