Luna Bistro Boca
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
64
Score
Luna Bistro Boca appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Boca Raton facility scores 74, putting Luna Bistro Boca on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Indoor bar soda gun nozzles.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Dry storage area; bowl with no handle in bulk flour and rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1. Front line station **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on counter of flip top unit.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Storage area; container of flour stored on floor. 2. Walk in freezer; case of steaks stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by bar
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pulled up pants with gloved on and then proceeded to cut a cooked chicken breast for order without washing hands. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in two door sliding cooler raw tuna stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator stored raw tuna properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce 127F in steam table. Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Observed not enough water in steam table. Operator moved to stove to reheat to 165F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above cook line area.
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Yellow fin tuna not removed from packaging. Operator removed from packaging. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
58
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed Yellowfin tuna thawing in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Fish completely thawed. Stored in cooler overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in ware wash area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed Yellowfin tuna thawing in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Fish completely thawed. Stored in cooler overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gasket on Continental reach in freezer next to cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
70
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi fully thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw fish in cook line drawers under flat top. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle phone with gloved hands then proceed to food food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator, operator instructed employee to change gloves and wash hands
12A-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi fully thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing. See Stop Sale
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at pasta on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. cooked chicken reheating since 9:30 (11:35) (91F-98F - Reheating). See Stop Sale
03E-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. cooked chicken reheating since 9:30 (11:35) (91F-98F - Reheating)
01B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
58
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Daniel Moore 10-23-18 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 20+ employees employed over 60 days. 1 provided **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 53 days **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
82
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 8 major violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. ROP Salmon packaged on site fully thawed/cooked. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested machine three times. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. ROP Salmon packaged on site fully thawed/cooked. See stop sale. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Cooked quinoa date marked 10-11 with mold like growth. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw fish in drawers under grill unit on cook line. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked mofongo cakes date marked 10-15 in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 20+ employees employed over 60 days. 1 provided **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big six with operator and provided **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Espresso machine drain line draining into hand wash sink **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Daniel Moore 10-23-18 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not provided for any employees. Provided to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment packaging foods using ROP to be held longer than 48 hours **Warning**
03G-50-1
18
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed container **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
82
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...windex spray bottle stored with cleaned utensils at dishwashing area. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding rice 106° in steam table at kitchen being held less than four hours. Employee reheating food over 165° . **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by moving cart , employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cranberry sauce , creama in walk in cooler . Chef date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on the ice machine. Employee moved . **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....ice scoop by the ice machine. Chef moved . **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...turkey, chicken in racks at kitchen. Chef moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luna Bistro Boca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luna Bistro Boca on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luna Bistro Boca?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Luna Bistro Boca.
How does Luna Bistro Boca compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Luna Bistro Boca most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Luna Bistro Boca's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Luna Bistro Boca have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Luna Bistro Boca means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Luna Bistro Boca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luna Bistro Boca is inspected around three times per year on average.
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