APPLE SPICE BOX LUNCH DELIVERY AND CATERING CO..

Chicago Health Dept

610 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

8 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Dec 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 5
2025
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE PREP TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 15
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

MAY 2
2023
PASS 4 violations
Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING BREAD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD FOOD AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND STORAGE UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN, AND RE-ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS BURNED OUT IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

JUN 1
2022
PASS 4 violations
Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD BOXES STORED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD THAT WERE INOPERABLE. MUST REPLACE 2 LIGHT BULBS.

SEP 30
2021
PASS 3 violations
Serious Employee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT PREP HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP UNDER FIXED FLOOR MIXER AND SURROUNDING COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS. MUST TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 3 COOLER UNITS NOT IN USE (2-DR DISPLAY, 3-DR PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND CLUTTER.

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DEC 11
2020
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

AUG 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNED DOCUMENTS OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF DELI MEAT (ROAST BEEF, TURKEY, HAM, ETC) RANGING BETWEEN 49.8F-55.9F IN COLD HOLD UNIT, APPROXIMATLEY 2.5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST ON PREP RACKS @ 70.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COLD HELD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED BEANS, POTATO AND PASTA SALADS, HOUSE DRESSINGS AND VINAIGRETTE, SLICED TOMATOES, COOKED CHICKEN) HELD IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED POTATO, PASTA , AND FRUIT SALAD IN CONTAINERS FOR LUNCH BOX WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING NAME, NET CONTENTS, INGREDIENTS, AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MICROWAVE, BREAD RACKS AND INTERNAL SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND ALL COOKING/SLICING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ON FLOORS. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP ALL FLOORS CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS

JUN 28
2018
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER NEAR FRONT WINDOW, DEEP, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF KITCHEN HOOD, AND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING AND HEATING UNITS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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