LUKE'S LOBSTER in Upper East Side Yorkville
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025
📍 242 EAST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10028 ·
🍽️ Seafood
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🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Luke's Lobster on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on an inspection score of 10 points. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 5 of its graded inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
5
Grade A Inspections
LUKE'S LOBSTER in Upper East Side Yorkville: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE A
Aug 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, wi...
Jul 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish he...
Jul 5, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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.
GRADE A
Jul 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage asso...
Apr 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning pro...
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LUKE'S LOBSTER in Upper East Side Yorkville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LUKE'S LOBSTER last inspected?
- LUKE'S LOBSTER was last inspected on December 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is LUKE'S LOBSTER's current health grade?
- LUKE'S LOBSTER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LUKE'S LOBSTER had?
- LUKE'S LOBSTER has 8 health inspections on record from April 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LUKE'S LOBSTER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LUKE'S LOBSTER was 48 points on July 5, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LUKE'S LOBSTER ever received a Grade C?
- No. LUKE'S LOBSTER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.