Chicago Lunchbox
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2023
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Chicago Lunchbox appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2018. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Chicago Lunchbox since Mar 9, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYER HAS EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT FOR THIS FACILITY'S ADDRESS OF 400 S FINANCIAL PLACE, THE SERVICE REPORT ON SITE HAS AN ADDRESS OF 2300 S. THROOP. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY THAT A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL REPORT FOR THIS FACILITY'S ADDRESS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYER HAS EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PICK UP AND CRACK RAW EGGS ON GRILL THEN PROCEED TO PICK UP A LOAF OF BREAD AND CUT IT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHENEVER THERE IS ANY POTENTIAL SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE OPERATING WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL
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Sep 29, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Nov 5, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 90F LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 100F WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 90F - 100F. SAID CHICKEN IS COVERED AND STORED IN DEEP PANS. FOUND SAID CHICKEN STORED IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE, FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN SAID INCIDENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND PAPERTOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK MOUNTED OVER DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE PAPERTOWEL DISPENSER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 3, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGER POSTED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Feb 2, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD PANEL AT PREP AREA NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Lunchbox last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Lunchbox on file is from Mar 9, 2023. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Lunchbox?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chicago Lunchbox.
Has Chicago Lunchbox's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Lunchbox have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Lunchbox means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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