Lunchbox
2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Apr 22, 2026
Lunchbox was last inspected on April 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
April 22, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed the business license number missing from the driver's side of the vehicle. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no screen for the rear exit door. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed the business license number missing from the driver's side of the vehicle. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed the cutting board stained with dark grooves. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior of the fryer with accumulated dirt and grease debris. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: 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).
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior of the fryer with accumulated dirt and grease debris. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated grease debris under and behind the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being re-used as a floor liner. Instructed to not re-used cardboard and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food and grease debris inside of the fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.