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THE HAPPY LOBSTER

2300 S THROOP ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Mobile Food Preparer

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE HAPPY LOBSTER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2635449

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAPPY LOBSTER · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LICENSE NUMBER NEEDED ON BOTH LATERAL SIDES OF TRUCK 2 INCH OR MORE IN SIZE INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SCREENS NEEDED FOR SERVICE WINDOWS WHEN NOT IN OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2618507

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAPPY LOBSTER · 2300 S THROOP ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2616314

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAPPY LOBSTER · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER WAS NOT ON THE LATERAL SIDES OF MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2592481

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAPPY LOBSTER · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER WAS NOT ON THE LATERAL SIDES OF MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2576581

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAPPY LOBSTER · 2300 S THROOP ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.THE MANAGER REPAIRED THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2559468

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAPPY LOBSTER · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED LICENSE NUMBER INADEQUATE ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LICENSE NUMBER AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2510686

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAPPY LOBSTER · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED THE LICENSE NUMBER ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOOD TRUCK NOT THE PROPER LICENSE NUMBER. 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

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2293300

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAPPY LOBSTER · 2300 S THROOP ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2291199

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAPPY LOBSTER · 2300 S THROOP ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP , DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2028755

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAPPY LOBSTER · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1763977

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HAPPY LOBSTER · 2300 S THROOP ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED CORRECT LICENSE #2446963 NEEDS TO BE PRINTED ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AND PREVIOUS LICENSE NUMBER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD BY THE SANDWICH STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND COOKIN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE VENT SCREEN LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES WITHOUT CERTIFIED MANAGERS CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2446963.

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