LA LUNA ITALIAN BISTRO &BAR
5030 CHAMPION BLVD STE B5, Boca Raton FL 33496
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in front of tall reach in freezer near salad prep cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025044031 | Jun 4, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2022061534 | Dec 10, 2022 | May 10, 2023 | $2,000 |
| 2--2022009205 | Jan 25, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled with slime or mold-like substance. Operated cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with grease at cook line. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease at cook line.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in tall reach in freezer raw veil over cooked soup. Operator store raw veil properly.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler #2 meat sauce. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler #2 meat sauce. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Jun 5, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in front of tall reach in freezer near salad prep cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 22 rodent droppings on cans in dry storage area. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area away from kitchen. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on electrical panel in dry storage area away from kitchen
Hood filters soiled with grease and food debris.
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Salad station area; butter (67F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Observed in Avantco refrigeration; sausage (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in refrigeration overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Salad station area; butter (67F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Observed in Avantco refrigeration; sausage (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in refrigeration overnight. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in walk in cooler milk not date marked. Operate marked milk 2/5/25. Milk was open around 2pm yesterday per operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to rinse wiping cloths. Discussed with operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan on raw chicken stored on top of pans of ready to eat vegetables in flip top section of cook line cooler. Operator reorganized
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse glasses at kitchen hand wash sink. Discussed with operator
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving
Feb 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (52F) being held in not in use reach in cooler. Operator states item has been in unit for 2 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at entry door to kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 dead roach behind sign on wall in ware washing area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Car tire stores in kitchen. Operator removed
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked beef in cook line flip top, operator reorganized
Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at drink station soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Employee cleaned and sanitized
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.