THE LUNCH BOX in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 10, 2025
📍 3 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
The Lunch Box in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 8 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THE LUNCH BOX in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jul 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
Mar 14, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment...
GRADE A
Mar 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
Apr 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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 accept...
Apr 13, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
THE LUNCH BOX in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE LUNCH BOX last inspected?
- THE LUNCH BOX was last inspected on July 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is THE LUNCH BOX's current health grade?
- THE LUNCH BOX currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE LUNCH BOX had?
- THE LUNCH BOX has 5 health inspections on record from April 2023 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE LUNCH BOX?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE LUNCH BOX was 33 points on April 13, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE LUNCH BOX ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE LUNCH BOX has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.