The Lobster Club

99 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Lobster Club. The Lobster Club was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “sanitized equipment or utensil” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Apr 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lobster Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lobster Club on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Lobster Club?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Lobster Club.

How does The Lobster Club compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Lobster Club most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Lobster Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lobster Club have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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