PROTEIN BAR
1953 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60614
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 7, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOOD SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE THE FOOD MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES INVERT FROM THE FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED SOME EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RESEAL OR REPLACE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP/FOOD CONTACT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS AWAY FROM PREPARED FOODS.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.