Latest inspection: Grade pending 19 points · B-range score, not an assigned B

Mediterranean · Belmont

LUNA CAFE health grade & inspection history

601 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx, NY 10458

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19
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 39% of comparable Bronx inspections

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 30, 2026. It falls in the B range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about LUNA CAFE

Luna Cafe is a Mediterranean cafe in Belmont, Bronx, with a menu that reflects Albanian and broader Mediterranean influences. The cafe format supports both meals and drinks, while the setting has an indoor-outdoor character and a social neighborhood feel. It provides a distinctive local option for Mediterranean cooking in the area. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jul 30, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 04A
    Critical violation

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

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

  • 10B

    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.

  • 10F

    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.

Score trend

LUNA CAFE inspection history

31 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jul 30, 2026Pending194Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Jan 17, 2026Not assigned3Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Jan 17, 2026Not assigned508Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Jan 17, 2026Not assigned1Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 04A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

LUNA CAFE on the map

Common questions

LUNA CAFE inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for LUNA CAFE?

The latest comparable inspection on Jul 30, 2026 has 19 violation points, which falls in the B score range, but its grade is pending.

When was LUNA CAFE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 30, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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