Joe's Lobster House

4707 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, NY 10309
Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Joe's Lobster House. The most recent visit was on Aug 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

Joe's Lobster House scores about where you'd expect for a Staten Island restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Dec 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe's Lobster House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe's Lobster House on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joe's Lobster House?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joe's Lobster House.

How does Joe's Lobster House compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Joe's Lobster House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Joe's Lobster House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's Lobster House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joe's Lobster House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.