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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Protein Bar

221 W Washington St

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Protein Bar last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on May 4, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Jan 22, 2024 to May 4, 2026.
Has Protein Bar ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 22, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

May 4, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, HINGE LOOSE AND UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR AREA ICE MACHINE DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 4, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 27, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 22, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s Notes

Scoops stored in stagnate water at room temps, instructed to keep under cold running water or clean empty container.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source

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