Moon Star Grill

3519 Johnson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Moon Star Grill appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

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.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
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
Jan 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
58
Apr 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Aug 23, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moon Star Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moon Star Grill on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moon Star Grill?

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 Star Grill.

How does Moon Star Grill compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Moon Star Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Moon Star Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Moon Star Grill have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Moon Star Grill 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 Moon Star Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moon Star Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.