THE BLUE LOBSTER in Washington Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Sep 15, 2025
📍 1490 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10033 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
The Blue Lobster in Washington Heights holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 26 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade B twice, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
THE BLUE LOBSTER in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE B
Sep 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during activ...
Sep 15, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jun 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric),...
Jun 3, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
GRADE B
Jan 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other t...
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THE BLUE LOBSTER in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE BLUE LOBSTER last inspected?
- THE BLUE LOBSTER was last inspected on September 15, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is THE BLUE LOBSTER's current health grade?
- THE BLUE LOBSTER currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has THE BLUE LOBSTER had?
- THE BLUE LOBSTER has 5 health inspections on record from January 2023 through September 2025. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE BLUE LOBSTER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE BLUE LOBSTER was 26 points on September 15, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE BLUE LOBSTER ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE BLUE LOBSTER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.