Luna Ristorante
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
43
Score
Across the available record, Luna Ristorante has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Luna Ristorante was last inspected on Jul 2, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Luna Ristorante's latest score of 43 falls below the Venice average of 78. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pack of raw beef in tub in reach-in cooler at prep area over bucket of sauce. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed tub of butter and fresh chopped garlic cooks line. Observed hard boiled eggs, cheese, fried eggplant and butter cups at waitstaff area of kitchen. All of the above items where not time marked. Staff stated the items get changed out about every hour. Staff always stated items were placed out 1 hour prior to and marked time for items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment does not have a written time control plan for the items included in violation 03F-2-5.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in reach-in freezer. Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees items on rack at prep area above food items.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on rack at dishwasher area above signal use foil pans. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled and accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
43
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open bag of cheese in reach-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
02C-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
86
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat sauce and pasta in reach-in-cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed tub of butter, and fresh chopped garlic at cooks line not time marked.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on shelf by microwave over open container of tomato sauce.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment has no written Time Control Sheet. Email operator copy of Time Control Sheet.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna, stuffed pasta, cooked sausage and sautéed peppers in reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 1-31-24 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment at prep area.
36-73-4
41
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 76F standing at cooks line. Observed employee empty container and wash utensils before placing in empty clean pan.
10-05-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed made onsite fried eggplant, pasta and chicken in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
78
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sliced beef over cooked sauce in reach-in cooler. Observed employee move beef for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 part per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator set 3 sink for sanitizing dish ware and equipment. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna and sauce prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Repeat 6-14-23. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Repeat 6-14-23 Email operater Employee Health Agreement, **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
55
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
64
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in nonfood grade plastic bags. Observed operator remove bread from bags. Repeat 5-26-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of food debris. Observed operator remove and wash can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without hair restraint preparing food.
13-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luna Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luna Ristorante on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luna Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Luna Ristorante.
How does Luna Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Luna Ristorante most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 78.
Has Luna Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Luna Ristorante have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Luna Ristorante means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Luna Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luna Ristorante is inspected around three times per year on average.
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