The Blue Lobster
Across the available record, The Blue Lobster has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The Blue Lobster was last inspected on Sep 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with five violations after six on the prior visit.
Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Blue Lobster last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Blue Lobster on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Blue Lobster?
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 The Blue Lobster.
How does The Blue Lobster compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
The Blue Lobster most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has The Blue Lobster's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Blue Lobster have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Blue 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 The Blue Lobster inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Blue Lobster is inspected roughly once per year on average.