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The Lunch Box

Coffee/Tea · 3 East 53 Street · Manhattan 10022

A Grade A posted 2025-07-10 (score 8)

Inspection history

2025-07-10 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 8 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical

2024-03-14 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, 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.Critical
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2024-03-14 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-01Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required—
20-04“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.—
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information—

2023-04-13 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 33

CodeDescriptionCritical
04JProperly 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.Critical
05DNo 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.Critical
06APersonal 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.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2023-04-13 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)—

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3 East 53 Street

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