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Bakery Products/Desserts · New York City, NY

Luna Cafe & Bakery

111 Bowery

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Luna Cafe & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 4, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 8).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from May 5, 2025 to Aug 4, 2026.
Has Luna Cafe & Bakery ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 5, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Aug 4, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 8 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 02BFood temperature

Official Wording

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Jul 24, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 02BFood temperature

Official Wording

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 08CPests

Official Wording

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

May 5, 2025

Violations cited

Official score: 21 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 02BFood temperature

Official Wording

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 02GFood temperature

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, May 5, 2025 · Original Source

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

May 5, 2025

Violations cited

3 recorded violations

minorCode 20-01Other

Official Wording

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 20-08Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 19-06Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, May 5, 2025 · Original Source

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