Lunella Ristorante

173 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Lunella Ristorante has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Lunella Ristorante's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
70
Aug 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
47
Sep 13, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
74
Mar 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lunella Ristorante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lunella Ristorante on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lunella Ristorante?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lunella Ristorante.

How does Lunella Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lunella Ristorante most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lunella Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lunella Ristorante have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lunella Ristorante 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 Lunella Ristorante inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lunella Ristorante is inspected around two times per year on average.