CHICAGO LUNCHBOX.

Chicago Health Dept

2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

10 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22
2026
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER MISSING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO SCREEN FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
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 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MAY 4
2022
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
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.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Minor Sanitation
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 23
2022
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
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.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 15
2021
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 14
2021
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Sanitation
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

Minor Food Temperature
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 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUN 9
2018
PASS 2 violations
Minor Facility Condition
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

OCT 25
2017
PASS · 0 violations

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