The Lunch Box Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 3 East 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
8
Last inspection
July 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 0
The Lunch Box currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 10, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Latest Inspection Details
July 10, 2025
- Date
- July 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 8
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Lunch Box has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 8, lower than its March 2024 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
The Lunch Box's latest score: 8
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lunch Box's current NYC health grade?
The Lunch Box currently has a A grade.
When was The Lunch Box last inspected?
The Lunch Box was last inspected on July 10, 2025.
What was The Lunch Box's latest inspection score?
The Lunch Box's latest inspection score was 8 points.
How many violations did The Lunch Box have in its latest inspection?
The Lunch Box had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is The Lunch Box located?
The Lunch Box is located at 3 East 53rd Street in Manhattan, NY 10022.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50116704
Last updated: July 3, 2026