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Latin American · Washington Heights, Manhattan

The Blue Lobster

1490 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan 10033 · 9175750610

B NYC grade
53 Clean Score
26 Inspection score
Sep 15, 2025 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Inspection history

Sep 15, 2025 · Grade B · Score 26

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 10F — 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. (critical)
  • 04A — Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (critical)
  • 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
  • 02G — 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. (critical)
Sep 15, 2025 · Grade N/A · Score N/A

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

  • 20-06 — Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted (critical)
Jun 3, 2025 · Grade N/A · Score 19

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 28-06 — Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. (critical)
  • 04O — Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area. (critical)
  • 10F — 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. (critical)
  • 10B — 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. (critical)
  • 04H — Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. (critical)
  • 10H — 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. (critical)
Jun 3, 2025 · Grade N/A · Score N/A

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

  • 20-06 — Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted (critical)
  • 20-04 — “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. (critical)
Jan 3, 2023 · Grade B · Score 21

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 08C — Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. (critical)
  • 10F — 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. (critical)
  • 04A — Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (critical)
  • 10B — 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. (critical)
  • 06C — Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. (critical)

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