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Chinese · Midtown-Times Square
LUNAR health grade & inspection history
12 EAST 37 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016
10 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 28, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 28, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 28, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 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
LUNAR inspection history
24 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | A | 10 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jan 9, 2025 | — | 34 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 23, 2024 | A | 13 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Mar 5, 2024 | — | 49 | 6 | Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.
- 10BRecorded in 4 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.
- 06CRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded 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.
- 06FRecorded in 2 inspections
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 10HRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 09CRecorded in 2 inspections
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Official location
LUNAR on the map
Common questions
LUNAR inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for LUNAR?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 28, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 10 violation points.
When was LUNAR last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 28, 2025.
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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