Peter Luger Steakhouse

178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Peter Luger Steakhouse four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Sep 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Mar 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Jan 4, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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 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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peter Luger Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peter Luger Steakhouse on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peter Luger Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Peter Luger Steakhouse.

How does Peter Luger Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Peter Luger Steakhouse most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Peter Luger Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peter Luger Steakhouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Peter Luger Steakhouse 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 Peter Luger Steakhouse inspected?

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