Lula Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Lula Cafe 15 times, with records going back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Lula Cafe's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMALTELY 4.5 LBS OF COOKED PASTA (INDIVIDUALLY BAGGED) STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION,RANGING BETWEEN 49-53F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL COVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK YARD AREA WHERE WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS IN PLACE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANUES ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS , ORGANIZE AND KEEP AREA FREE OF CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Nov 5, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: DAIRY COOLER AT COFFEE STATION MISSING A THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing and stacking, Instructed manager to air dry all multi-use utensils.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using Deli cups as a bulk food scoop, Instructed to use proper scoops.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bottom shelf of door cooler at first floor kitchen pooling water mixed with food debris, Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Using cloth rags t wrap around cold water lines in basement prep kitchen, instructed to use proper insulation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Exposed wool insulation around pipes in basement dry food storage room , instructed cover.
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Nov 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.(DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING/GARBAGE SPILLAGE).PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.MANAGEMENT CLEANED DUMPSTER AREAS DURING INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASING SIGNAGE AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE DEVICES CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Nov 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE END OF THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Oct 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE END OF THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Nov 4, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT SEVERAL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE PREP COOLER, AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE OF THE MINI PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND A SLOW DRAIN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBUNG.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 22, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COMSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE RISK FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN PASTRY AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE LIDS ON PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST ENCLOSE WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT AT PARTY WALL IN BASEMENT TO ADJACENT BUSINESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 1ST FL. PREP ,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PASTRY AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 15, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- MALE DISH WASHERS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AT DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THEM TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2LBS. COOKED QUICHE AT 54.9F-59.7F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER DATED 4/11/19.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.2LBS. $14.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE RISK FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SERVING LINE COUNTER UNDER SHELVING UNITS,IN CORNER AND NEXT TO SMALL REFRIGERATOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/15/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MASHINE BEING USED AND THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE COCK ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING .READING 130.0F AND DIAL NOT WAVERING FROM THAT TEMPERATURE WHILE BEING IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GAUGE COCK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR (SOUTH),FRONT CENTER DOOR RIGHT CORNER AND REAR (NORTH),ADJACENT DOOR IN BASEMENT TO OTHER BUSINESS..MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN PASTRY AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE LIDS ON PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOP IN BAR AREA AT COFFEE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE UNDER TURBO OVEN IN BASEMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.LEAKY PIPE AT 2- COMP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ENCLOSE WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT AT PARTY WALL IN BASEMENT TO ADJACENT BUSINESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 1ST FL. PREP ,MISSING FLOOR DRIAIN COVERS IN BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR AREA,BAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PASTRY AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sinks in kitchen prep areas, and by dish machine station, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area, bar area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning, walk in cooler shelving/racks that had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage racks/ shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area counter not clean, had excess debris accumulation need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint/ exposed plaster in bsmt prep area, storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged, broken light shields in bsmt prep area shall be replaced.
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- GUACAMOLE 54.1F, CHICKEN 63.7F, TOFU 46.7F, POTATOES 49.6F, PASTER 45.4F AND COLE SLAW 44.6F/45.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 46 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH #41.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES:- NOTED ONE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING GLOVES AND SERVING FOOD ON A PLATE USING BARE HANDS. NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPPING AT THE PREP LINE CLEANED ANOTHER PREP TABLE WITH DIRTY WASH CLOTH, THEN BACK TO PREPPING FOOD, LATER ON WENT AND DUMPED DIRT/TRASH IN THE TRASH CAN AT THE REAR AND CONTINUED PREPPING; ALL WITH OUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS DURING THESE ACTIVITIES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED OR USE TONGS OR UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES TO THE GROUND.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LIDS AT THE PREP LINE SERVICE COOLER AND TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER DOORS AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILINGS AND WALLS AT THE REAR END OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE DRESSING AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP LINE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS AT THE PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT WALLS AND CELING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST SCRAPE REPAINT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2 DOOR MILK COOLER IN BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN DINING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND BRICK WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD HOLDING AREA TO BE UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Oct 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE THE STOVE THEY HAVE DUST BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRIPPY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RERAIT OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.
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Oct 25, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lula Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lula Cafe on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lula Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Lula Cafe.
Has Lula Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lula Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lula Cafe 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 Lula Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lula Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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