Taco Lulu

601 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Taco Lulu has been inspected 25 times since 2010. Taco Lulu was last inspected on Jul 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “allergen training as required” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE,.)MUST LABEL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No exposed backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to expose.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: found employees personal items ( medicine ) stored on food shelves, instructed to keep in designated rea away from food storage.
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90
Aug 1, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS, WALLS, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS, AND SHELVING WITH DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CONTAINER OF SHREDDED CHICKEN 45.7F AND RICE 48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 215 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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70
Oct 27, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
90
Jun 12, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEANS, GUACAMOLE, COOKED RICE, SAUCE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER-TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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70
Oct 17, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND BEANS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.
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Apr 26, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BROWNIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNT WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO, CLEAN LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 11, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. STILL NON-COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; ITALIAN BEEF, HAMBURGERS, AND SLICED TOMATOES, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BROWNIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNT WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO, CLEAN LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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58
Oct 23, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: : 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA L EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.205.15 MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN..
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. -
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67
Oct 16, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA L EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6.202.13 MUST DISCONTINUE USING FLY STRIPS IN FOOD PREP AREAS, FLY STRIPS ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2.402.11 EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS WHEN PREPARING OR HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3.304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING WATER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. 4.402.12 MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4.601.11(B) MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER, GRILL, LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCT TO MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.205.15 MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, BASEMENT, WALK IN COOLER, AND FROM UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.201.17 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN..
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed pre-portion salad dressings, for sale to public located inside 2-door True refrigerator unit front line. Observed pre portioned brownies for sale to public without proper labels and dates, located at front counter near register. Informed manager that all food items remove from bulk container must have proper dates and labels.Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dark deep grooves and cuts on cutting boards located at burger prep line and hotdog and Italian beef station. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line at 3 compartment sink. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and resurface caulk line. Maintain at all times.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed missing grout throughout basement dry storage area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface area.
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Jun 30, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed debris and liquid on floor of walkin cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize floor f walk in cooler. Must maintain same.
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95
Jun 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violations from report # 1977063, dated 12/13/16, not corrected by assigned date 3/13/17. Must correct the following (previous) minor violations: #32 OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #33 OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND VEGETABLE RESIDUE DEVELOPING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED EXCESS OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT LINE CONNECTED THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34 OBSERVED BOXES OF RESTAURANT SUPPLIES (GLOVES, SODA, PACKAGING PRODUCTS) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE, NOTED A GAP BETWEEN IN THE TILES NEAR THE FRAME OF THE CABINET WHERE DEBRIS IS COLLECTING. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP SO THAT THE AREA IS EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED BROKEN AND LOOSE TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRY WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AROUND THE DRAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #35 OBSERVED BROWNISH COLORED STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THE DISHROOM WHERE PAINT IS BUBBLING/PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Must correct by next inspection 6/29/17. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed debris and liquid on floor of rear of walk in cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize floor of walk in cooler. Must maintain same.
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90
Dec 13, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND VEGETABLE RESIDUE DEVELOPING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED EXCESS OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT LINE CONNECTED THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF RESTAURANT SUPPLIES (GLOVES, SODA, PACKAGING PRODUCTS) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE, NOTED A GAP BETWEEN IN THE TILES NEAR THE FRAME OF THE CABINET WHERE DEBRIS IS COLLECTING. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP SO THAT THE AREA IS EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED BROKEN AND LOOSE TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRY WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AROUND THE DRAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWNISH COLORED STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THE DISHROOM WHERE PAINT IS BUBBLING/PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS) BEING STORED ON FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT MATERIALS.
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THE GROUTING IS MISSING/SPLITTING FROM THE AREA SURROUNDING THE FLOOR DRAIN SERVING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MOP SINK.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK ON THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER SURROUNDING THE MAINTENANCE WORK BENCH IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 8, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSERS.
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Apr 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASH BOWLS IN WASHROOMS ON SITE. THE TWO WASHROOMS ON SITE ARE FOR SHARED EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER USE. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISCARD BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINER LIDS.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSERS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR DISH WASHING.
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78
Dec 26, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 31, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH POOLING FOOD DEBRIS, SOUTHEAST CORNER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 19, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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95
Jun 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATO CUTTER.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL COUVING ALONG WALLBASE ON THE EAST SIDE AND THE WEST SIDE OF THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND CHANGE FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE.
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82
Jun 9, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS BROKEN CONCRETE IN FRONT OF THE OUTER DOOR, REPAIR THE BROKEN CONCRETE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE CEILINGS ARE MOLDY IN THE UNUSED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE THE MOLDY SECTIONS OF CEILING.
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90
Jan 25, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Lulu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Lulu on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Lulu?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Lulu.

Has Taco Lulu's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Lulu have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Lulu means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taco Lulu inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Lulu is inspected around two times per year on average.