Pass

Protein Bar

1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 5, 2026

Protein Bar was last inspected on October 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

October 5, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves and remove clean dishes from lid of grease trap at 4- compartment sink and store properly.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace missing handle on 2- door salad prep cooler.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must eliminate crates used for food and paper good storage in walk in cooler and front service counter and provide adequate shelving units.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky pipe at 1-compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must grout floor under dish storage rack next to walk in cooler and at grease trap of 4- comp sink.must repair or replace missing upper wall trim at hand sink in rear prep area ,loose floor tile at entry to rear prep area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed ice in ice bin in front prep area underneath counter with no lid/cover on ice bin. Instructed to provide lid/cover for ice bin in front prep area underneath counter to prevent contamination of ice in ice bin during storage to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking underneath scrape compartment from upper top right side of scrape compartment of four compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak from scrape compartment of four compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Expired allergen awareness training certificate provided for one employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 observed a wood board in place of a broken window in the front customer service area. Instructed to repair window.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

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

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lights in wall-in cooler, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at the hand sink in the dishwashing area, instructed to post and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Found torn door gaskets on prep cooler in prep area, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Found green cutting boards in prep area in need of repair or replacing. Instructed to comply and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found dried food debris on lower shelves of prep tables in the prep area, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found leaky hose connected to 3-comp sink in dish area. Also, found leak underneath ice bin in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found rust accumulation on top and around grease trap, instructed to remove rust, surface must be smooth and easily cleanable, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the grease trap located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a black substance on the wall located by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerator at the front customer service counter without a thermometer. Instructed to provide and maintain.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in rear prep area shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/broken light shield in rear kitchen area by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior bottom shelving at both 2-dr refrigerators to remove food debri.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize floors at the main rear prep area to remove food debri from the floor and under all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must reset the hand washing sink timer so as to provide hot and cold running water for a minimum of 15 seconds at all times in the women's restroom. Above stated hand sink does have cold and hot running water at this time.

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk-food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Facility using disposable paper cups as a bulk-food container scoop, instructed to use proper utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dust build-up on walk-in cooler fan cover, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Standing water at kitchen corner, instructed to eliminate.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize refrigerator racks at the front service counter 1dr cooler to remove encrusted vegetables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize floors throughout premises to remove food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust temperature valve at the mens restroom hand sink.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean standing water under the soda dispensing machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize juicing machine at front area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must maintain all floors dry at all times in the rear kitchen area and by the 3comp sink area to prevent pest breeding. Also must clean and sanitize all floor drains in the rear kitchena area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize walls and ceilings at the juicing area station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust temperature valve at ladies restroom hand sink.

  20. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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