APR 22
2026
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHICAGO LUNCHBOX.
YOUR CALL. 63/100
2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 22, 2026 · passed
6 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER MISSING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO SCREEN FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 172024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 17
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER MISSING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 262023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAY 42022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR DARK GROOVES ON THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED FOUR SMALL HOLES ON THE REAR EXIT DOORS, AND THE FAN VENT SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN REAR DOORS AND REPLACE SCREEN FOR FAN VENT SO THAT SAID AREAS ARE RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAR 232022FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR DARK GROOVES ON THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED FOUR SMALL HOLES ON THE REAR EXIT DOORS, AND THE FAN VENT SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN REAR DOORS AND REPLACE SCREEN FOR FAN VENT SO THAT SAID AREAS ARE RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.13 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT, THE SEWAGE WATER IS BACKING UP INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEVER ALLOW SEWAGE WATER TO BACK UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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JUL 142021FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2021
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
UPPER AREA OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(52.7F). COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 70-38-005
JUL 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 92018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USED CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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