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Protein Bar

1953 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 7, 2026

16

Inspections on record

12

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 7, 2026

  1. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
  2. #43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOOD SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE THE FOOD MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES INVERT FROM THE FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
  3. #43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SOME EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RESEAL OR REPLACE.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.
  7. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jan 7, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 15, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 20, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 7, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 16, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 8, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2014LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2014LicenseFailRisk 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 1953 N Clybourn Ave was inspected on Jan 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Protein Bar?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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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