Luke's Lobster

124 University Place, Manhattan, NY 10003
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Luke's Lobster has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 30, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jun 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jun 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
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
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Luke's Lobster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Luke's Lobster on file is from Oct 30, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Luke's Lobster?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Luke's Lobster.

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

Luke's Lobster most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Luke's Lobster have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Luke's Lobster means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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.