THE HAPPY LOBSTER.

Chicago Health Dept

2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

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

11 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
19
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

LICENSE NUMBER NEEDED ON BOTH LATERAL SIDES OF TRUCK 2 INCH OR MORE IN SIZE INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SCREENS NEEDED FOR SERVICE WINDOWS WHEN NOT IN OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

JUN 3
2025
PASS · 0 violations
APR 24
2025
PASS 3 violations
Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER WAS NOT ON THE LATERAL SIDES OF MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

APR 10
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER WAS NOT ON THE LATERAL SIDES OF MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP.

MAY 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.THE MANAGER REPAIRED THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

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JUN 16
2022
PASS 2 violations
Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED LICENSE NUMBER INADEQUATE ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LICENSE NUMBER AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUN 2
2021
PASS 2 violations
Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE LICENSE NUMBER ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOOD TRUCK NOT THE PROPER LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE LICENSE NUMBER LEGIBLY AFFIXED IN LETTERS AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE ON EACH LATERAL SIDE OF SUCH VENDOR'S MOBILE VEHICLE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 11
2019
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 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 AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP , DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

APR 21
2017
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 3
2016
PASS 6 violations
Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED CORRECT LICENSE #2446963 NEEDS TO BE PRINTED ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AND PREVIOUS LICENSE NUMBER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD BY THE SANDWICH STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND COOKIN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE VENT SCREEN LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES WITHOUT CERTIFIED MANAGERS CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE.

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