Sotto La Luna

34-39 31 Street, Queens, NY 11106

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Sotto La Luna three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to five.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Sotto La Luna's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

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

08A

Jun 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Mar 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

04A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sotto La Luna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sotto La Luna on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sotto La Luna?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sotto La Luna.

How does Sotto La Luna compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sotto La Luna most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sotto La Luna's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sotto La Luna have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sotto La Luna 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 Sotto La Luna inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sotto La Luna is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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