La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar stretching back to 2022. La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The pattern that stands out is “hood filters soiled with grease and food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 22 rodent droppings on cans in dry storage area. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area away from kitchen. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on electrical panel in dry storage area away from kitchen **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in front of tall reach in freezer near salad prep cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Hood filters soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
70
Apr 18, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to rinse wiping cloths. Discussed with operator
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Feb 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan on raw chicken stored on top of pans of ready to eat vegetables in flip top section of cook line cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse glasses at kitchen hand wash sink. Discussed with operator
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving
23-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at bar area
36-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door
23-24-4
61
Feb 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Operator renewed, confirmation not available. 59 days **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: 59 days **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
78
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked beef in cook line flip top, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at drink station soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
67
Apr 20, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, vegetable broth (46F - Cooling); tomato sauce (51F - Cooling). Items cooling overnight. Items discarded. See Stop Sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 50 rodent droppings on floor along walls in dry storage room in kitchen Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor under dishwasher Droppings removed. Areas cleaned and sanitized **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, vegetable broth (46F - Cooling); tomato sauce (51F - Cooling). Items cooling overnight. Items discarded. See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cookline hood vents **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on cutting board of salad station. Cellphone removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead roaches on sticky board under bar in dining room. Sticky board removed and area cleaned and sanitized **Warning**
35A-06-4
50
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee sliced bread with bare hands. Employee washed hands then used parchment paper to hold break **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Beef, chicken and Pork. Walk In Cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Veal 45°f, Chicken 45°f
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
58
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....marinara sauce 68° , pasta 45°, chicken stock 47° in walk in cooler . Per chef food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Advise operator discarded food. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...beef 44°, chicken 44° , ground beef 44° walk in cooler being held less than four hours. Employee moved to another acceptable cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed at server station . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days....removed handwashing sink from server station, server station conducted scooping ice , No handwashing sink at bar also conducted scooping ice and have 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar?
Across the inspection record, “hood filters soiled with grease and food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar.
How does La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Luna Italian Bistro &Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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