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Protein Bar

221 W Washington St, Chicago 60606 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 4, 2026

21

Inspections on record

18

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on May 4, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 4, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 23, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 1, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2021Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 26, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 31, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 16, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 1, 2011Suspected Food PoisoningPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2011License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2011LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Protein Bar — questions

Did Protein Bar pass its last health inspection?
Protein Bar at 221 W Washington St was inspected on May 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Protein Bar?
The most recent inspection cited 1 violation, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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