Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
October 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Lukes Lobster currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 1, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
October 1, 2025
- Date
- October 1, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Oct 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lukes Lobster has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its December 2023 score of 9.
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.
Lukes Lobster's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lukes Lobster's current NYC health grade?
Lukes Lobster currently has a A grade.
When was Lukes Lobster last inspected?
Lukes Lobster was last inspected on October 1, 2025.
What was Lukes Lobster's latest inspection score?
Lukes Lobster's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Lukes Lobster have in its latest inspection?
Lukes Lobster had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Lukes Lobster located?
Lukes Lobster is located at 105 East 42nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10017.
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: 50124533
Last updated: July 3, 2026