Protein Bar

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--observed broken floor around the floor drains in the kitchen food prep area.instructed to repair so that floor surfaces are smooth, easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor around the floor drains in the kitchen food prep area.instructed to repair so that floor surfaces are smooth, easily cleanable.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Dry food storage room located in lower level public garage with no lock on door, instructed to lock door to prevent food tampering.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Frozen raw fish has been thawed while still commercially wrapped in reduced oxygen packaging (rop). Packaging must be removed from fish in rop prior to thawing under refrigeration or running water.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed non-service dog on site near protein bar standing with customer. No protocals set in place when asking about restrictions for non-service animals entering on site. Discussed with manager that facility must ensure all non-service animals, including but not limited to dogs, is not allowed on site. Sent informational links to manager via-email. Priority foundation violation 7-40-060 citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment (reach-in cooler and wire rack shelf) found in basement storage closet. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair leak underneath the ice bin in the front prep area, instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken concrete around floor drains in prep and dishwashing areas. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused ovens and other equipment being stored in basement storage unit adjacent to parking garage. Instructed to remove all items unnecessary to the operation and maintain the facility free from clutter.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged, "to-go" items (hard boiled eggs, iced tea) in open-faced display cooler without any labels. Instructed that all prepackaged, "to-go" items must be labeled with: name of item, list of ingredients by predominance, address of manufacturer/packager, allergens and net weight.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at base of grease trap under 1 compartment prep sink. Must repair grease trap so there is no leaking condition and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in front service refrigerator for customers. Install thermometer and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on prep area ceiling tiles/ceiling ventilation cover. Must clean ceiling tiles and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers (managers) not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1559255 dated 06/18/15. #32- caulk around the mop sink, worn out. Must re caulk and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees helping and handling foods in the prep area must wear a hair reestraint to confine the hair.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Caulk around the mop sink, worn out. Must re caulk and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Fan guard of the 3 door reach in cooler and the one door reach in cooler with dust accumulated. Must clean, remove dust and maintain. Vent cover above the mop sink faucet with dust accumulated. Mut clean and maintain. Must clean in detail the mop sink and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor inside the dry food and chemical storage room needs detail cleaning along the wall base and all corner. Must elevate all items/articles off the floor in the same area to prevent rodent/insects harborage.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leaking on the back flow preventive device of the mop sink faucet. Must repair to stop the leak.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty with city of chicago food service certificate while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served (tofu,shakes,soup etc). Instructed to have a food service manager on site at all times. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted loose knobs on lid on service cooler by the 3 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain inside reach in freezer and panini bread toaster by the 3 door refrigeration unit.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers with use by date only. Instructed to properly label all food items with name of product and use by or prepared date.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted wash cloths on prep table not properly stored. Instructed to store all wash cloths in a sanitizing solution especially when in use.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Noted over 15 flying insects on wall and ceiling at rear by the dry storage rack and at the juice bar. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected area. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-020

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers with use by date only. Instructed to properly label all food items with name of product and use by or prepared date.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floor drains at the prep area with food debris and dirt.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted wash cloths on prep table not properly stored. Instructed to store all wash cloths in a sanitizing solution especially when in use.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Refrigeration thermometer not stored in warmest part, instructed to keep in warmest part in a clear view

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.