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Coffee/Tea · Midtown-Times Square
THE LUNCH BOX health grade & inspection history
3 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022
8
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 72% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 3 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 10, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 10, 2025Inspection date
1Violation recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Score trend
THE LUNCH BOX inspection history
4 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2025 | A | 8 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 14, 2024 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | — | 3 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| Apr 13, 2023 | — | 33 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 13, 2023 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10GRecorded in 2 inspections
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Official location
THE LUNCH BOX on the map
Common questions
THE LUNCH BOX inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for THE LUNCH BOX?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 10, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 8 violation points.
When was THE LUNCH BOX last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 10, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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