Luna Cafe

601 East 187 Street, Bronx, NY 10458

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 17, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Luna Cafe five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 17, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Luna Cafe's latest score of 33 falls below the Bronx average of 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 17, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

02B

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

15-21

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

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

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Ashtray present in smoke-free area.

15-39

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Aug 30, 2025

Smoke-Free Air Act / Compliance Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Ashtray present in smoke-free area.

15-39

Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.

15-37

Feb 18, 2025

Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Sep 5, 2024

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

15-21

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 15, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Luna Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Luna Cafe on file is from Jan 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Luna Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Luna Cafe.

How does Luna Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Luna Cafe most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Luna Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Luna Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Luna Cafe 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 Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Luna Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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