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The Blue Lobster: health inspection history
1490 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York City, NY 10033
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- Address
- 1490 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York City, NY 10033
- Borough
- Manhattan
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Latin American
- Most recent grade
- Grade B issued Sep 15, 2025
- Latest inspection
- Sep 15, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
- Records shown
- 5 inspections, Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 15, 2025
Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 18 violations, of which 7 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 26 points. Among 107 graded restaurants in ZIP 10033, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Sep 15, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 10FNot critical 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.
- 02GCritical 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 active necessary preparation.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Sep 15, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Jun 3, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 10FNot critical 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.
- 10HNot critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- 04OCritical Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
- 28-06Not critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- 10BNot 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.
Jun 3, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
- 20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Jan 3, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06CCritical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 10FNot critical 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.
- 10BNot 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.
- 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.