Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant

701 West 179 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 27, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Personal 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.

06A

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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Oct 24, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Jul 3, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

04N

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant.

How does Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lobster Steakhouse Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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