Moon & Flower House

40-26 Union Street, Queens, NY 11354

American

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Moon & Flower House has been inspected five times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

02B

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

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

Apr 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

02B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

08A

Oct 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

06C

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

10G

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

08A

10F

May 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

10F

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Sep 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

02B

10B

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

08A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moon & Flower House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moon & Flower House on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moon & Flower House?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moon & Flower House.

How does Moon & Flower House compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Moon & Flower House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Moon & Flower House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Moon & Flower House 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 Moon & Flower House 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 Moon & Flower House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moon & Flower House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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