B
Seafood · Midtown-Times Square
BURGER & LOBSTER health grade & inspection history
132 WEST 43 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
22
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 18% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 10 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Sep 8, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Sep 8, 2025Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Score trend
BURGER & LOBSTER inspection history
17 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | — | — | 0 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 8, 2025 | B | 22 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | 39 | 8 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 22, 2025 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 9, 2024 | — | 0 | 0 | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 31, 2024 | — | 33 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 31, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 4 inspections
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.
- 06DRecorded in 3 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 02GRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
BURGER & LOBSTER on the map
Common questions
BURGER & LOBSTER inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BURGER & LOBSTER?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Sep 8, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 22 violation points.
When was BURGER & LOBSTER last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 8, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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