What is The Blue Lobster's health inspection score?

The Blue Lobster has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Blue Lobster last inspected?

The Blue Lobster was last inspected on September 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Blue Lobster have?

The Blue Lobster has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Blue Lobster safe to eat at?

The Blue Lobster has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Blue Lobster serve?

The Blue Lobster serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Blue Lobster

Name: The Blue Lobster
Address: 1490 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, 10033
Rating: 70

1490 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 9/15/2025

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Latin American•Manhattan

Ranked #556 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 62% of latin american restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Sep 15, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 46/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (70/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1490 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10033

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High1 Med

4 total3 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High4 Med

6 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

10HSingle 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.−5
10BAnti-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.−5
10FNon-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.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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