Luna Cafe & Bakery

111 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

Luna Cafe & Bakery's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 24, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

May 5, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

10F

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Luna Cafe & Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Luna Cafe & Bakery on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Luna Cafe & Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Luna Cafe & Bakery.

How does Luna Cafe & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Luna Cafe & Bakery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Luna Cafe & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Luna Cafe & Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Luna Cafe & Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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