THE HAPPY LOBSTER.

Chicago Health Dept

2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

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

8 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22

2026

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LICENSE NUMBER NEEDED ON BOTH LATERAL SIDES OF TRUCK 2 INCH SIZE OR LARGER INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SCREENS NEEDED ON SERVICE WINDOWS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NEW LARGE CUTTING BOARD NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE BOARD COMPLETELY FROM TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

JUN 3

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

APR 24

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER NOT PRINTED ON THE LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER ON THE LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB WHEN THE HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

APR 10

2024

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER NOT ENTIRELY VISIBLE ON THE LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE VISIBLE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER ON THE LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB WHEN THE HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER UNDER THE HAND-WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAY 24

2023

PASS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND REAR DOOR WITHOUT SCREENING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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APR 21

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE/ DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 2

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE LICENSE NUMBERS ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOOD TRUCK WORN AND NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY. 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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SERVICE WINDOW MISSING A SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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

APR 16

2019

PASS · 0 violations

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