Rare Steak & Lobster Health Inspection Grade
Seafood · 1005 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
45
Last inspection
May 30, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
42 / 3
Rare Steak & Lobster currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 30, 2026 found 6 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 45 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
May 30, 2026
- Date
- May 30, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 45
- Critical points
- 42
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 6 (5 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Rare Steak & Lobster does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Rare Steak & Lobster's latest score: 45
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rare Steak & Lobster's current NYC health grade?
Rare Steak & Lobster currently has a N grade.
When was Rare Steak & Lobster last inspected?
Rare Steak & Lobster was last inspected on May 30, 2026.
What was Rare Steak & Lobster's latest inspection score?
Rare Steak & Lobster's latest inspection score was 45 points.
How many violations did Rare Steak & Lobster have in its latest inspection?
Rare Steak & Lobster had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Rare Steak & Lobster located?
Rare Steak & Lobster is located at 1005 Surf Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11224.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50165756
Last updated: July 3, 2026