The Lunch Box
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
86
Score
The Lunch Box in Manhattan, NY, has completed three public health inspections, maintaining a history of low-risk ratings. During the most recent inspection on July 10, 2025, one critical violation was recorded regarding the improper storage of sanitized equipment and food dispensing utensils.
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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
Jul 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Mar 14, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
70
Apr 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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