APR 22
2026
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE HAPPY LOBSTER.
EAT. 100/100
2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 22, 2026 · passed
Passed all 8 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
8 passed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Apr 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LICENSE NUMBER NEEDED ON BOTH LATERAL SIDES OF TRUCK 2 INCH SIZE OR LARGER INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SCREENS NEEDED ON SERVICE WINDOWS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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 32025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 3
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 242025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 102024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11 OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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.
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.
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 242023PASSED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2023
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND REAR DOOR WITHOUT SCREENING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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APR 212022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 21
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE/ DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 22021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SERVICE WINDOW MISSING A SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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
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