Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill

585 East 189 Street, Bronx, NY 10458
American
Last inspected: Sep 7, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2022. Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill was last inspected on Sep 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 7, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
10F
82
Sep 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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.
10B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
74
Nov 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill on file is from Sep 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill.

How does Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill 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 Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Howl at the Moon Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.