What is Protein Bar's health inspection score?

Protein Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Protein Bar last inspected?

Protein Bar was last inspected on January 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Protein Bar have?

Protein Bar has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Protein Bar safe to eat at?

Yes, Protein Bar has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Protein Bar

Name: Protein Bar
Address: 1953 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 89

1953 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/7/2026

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0Excellent

Lincoln Park

Ranked #161 of 754 in Lincoln Park

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4 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1953 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
FOOD SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE THE FOOD MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES INVERT FROM THE FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED SOME EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RESEAL OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (BOWLS AND CONTAINERS) STORED STACKED ON TOP SHELF WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED AND NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
NOTED THE LID OF THE ICE BIN BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE BIN LID IN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED THE PLASTIC HANDLE ON THE RICE COOKER IN POOR REPAIR/MELTED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS/STORAGE.

Base deductions−8 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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