LUKE'S LOBSTER in Murray Hill Kips Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 15, 2025
📍 685 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ Seafood
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Luke's Lobster in Murray Hill holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received one prior Grade C result, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LUKE'S LOBSTER in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
May 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Current letter gra...
May 15, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Dec 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 11
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE C
Sep 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
Nov 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, ins...
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LUKE'S LOBSTER in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LUKE'S LOBSTER last inspected?
- LUKE'S LOBSTER was last inspected on May 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 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 5 health inspections on record from November 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LUKE'S LOBSTER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LUKE'S LOBSTER was 33 points on September 28, 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?
- Yes. LUKE'S LOBSTER has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.