Luke's Lobster

26 South William Street, Manhattan, NY 10004

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Luke's Lobster has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Luke's Lobster's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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.

06C

May 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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

Apr 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Covered garbage receptacle not provided or inadequate, except that garbage receptacle may be uncovered during active use. garbage storage area not properly constructed or maintained; grinder or compactor dirty.

08B

Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.

22C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Luke's Lobster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Luke's Lobster on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Luke's Lobster compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Luke's Lobster most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Luke's Lobster's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Luke's Lobster inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Luke's Lobster is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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