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Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Luke's Lobster

290 Washington St

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

10 inspections

Inspection

Jun 29, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment serving ice cream sandwiches without frozen dessert permit. Discontinue or update permit with health office to include frozen desserts. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to update permit.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rinse cycle not reaching proper temperature after multiple attempts. PIC stated ecolab has been called for service. Repair as necessary.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 22, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment serving ice cream sandwiches without frozen dessert permit. Discontinue or update permit with health office to include frozen desserts. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to update permit.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rinse cycle not reaching proper temperature after multiple attempts. PIC stated ecolab has been called for service. Repair as necessary.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Production line hand sink at 82F. Ensure hot water available at all sinks reaches 100F.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 13, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Production line hand sink at 82F. Ensure hot water available at all sinks reaches 100F.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 25, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed Grease splatter on walls and ceiling in the kitchen. Establishment is used Presto warmer to toast bread and their smoking everywhere. Clean the wall more frequently to remove grease buildup Establishemt does not have hood vent 09/18/25 order is placed for commercial panini press/ An extension will be provided

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 18, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

High temperature dish machine observed not operating properly is overflowing and leaking water from the bottom. PIC to call for repair.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed Grease splatter on walls and ceiling in the kitchen. Establishment is used Presto warmer to toast bread and their smoking everywhere. Clean the wall more frequently to remove grease buildup Establishemt does not have hood vent 09/18/25 order is placed for commercial panini press/ An extension will be provided

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther

Official wording

Drying Mops (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket next to the sink.Hang mops to dry

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 11, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

High temperature dish machine observed not operating properly is overflowing and leaking water from the bottom. PIC to call for repair.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed Grease splatter on walls and ceiling in the kitchen. Establishment is used Presto warmer to toast bread and their smoking everywhere. Clean the wall more frequently to remove grease buildup Establishemt does not have hood vent

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther

Official wording

Drying Mops (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket next to the sink.Hang mops to dry

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 12, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pans stacked on wire rack with moisture in between. Air dry prior to storage.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 1, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 28, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source

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