Pass

The Happy Lobster

2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608

Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Apr 22, 2026

The Happy Lobster was last inspected on April 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

April 22, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: License number needed on both lateral sides of truck 2 inch size or larger instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Screens needed on service windows when not in use. Instructed to install and maintain

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: New large cutting board needed for 3 compartment sink area. Instructed to replace or remove board completely from truck. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting board to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior of the fryers with accumulated dirt, food, and grease debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris on the floors under and behind cooking equipment and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11 observed dark grooves in the cutting board. Instructed to remove dark grooves or replace cutting board.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor dirt and food debris around the hot water heater under the hand-washing sink. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found rear door without screening. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease/ dust build up on ventilation hood filters. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the right side of the service window missing a screen. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certification on site at time of inspection for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. 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.