Lukes Lobster

105 East 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Lukes Lobster has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, which has been cited two times.

Lukes Lobster's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
Dec 5, 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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lukes Lobster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lukes Lobster on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lukes Lobster?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lukes Lobster.

How does Lukes Lobster compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lukes Lobster most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lukes Lobster's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lukes Lobster have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lukes 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.