Lula Maes Eatery
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2023, Lula Maes Eatery has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “heavy ice buildup in deep freezer and upright freezer”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Apopka restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler seals torn
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -grits scoop
10-07-4
78
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to deep freezer in back room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to deep freezer in back room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach in unused ice machine **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 Dead roach in unused ice machine **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers Under ice machine **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in deep freezer and upright freezer in back room **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in water 78° **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to deep freezer in back room **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door stainless steel Upright Unit in back store room is soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused ice machine on line not in service
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright white freezer has ice buildup in unit Stainless steel 2 door unit in prep area has ice buildup on bottom of unit
14-69-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard in stainless steel unit in back storage area
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under cooking equipment
36-73-4
70
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form, employee signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to flour bin cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer back store room **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at room temperature **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In areas throughout the kitchen and by 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
52
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Hand sanitizer over 200 ppm, operator corrected
41-18-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Unable to calibrate thermometer, will not turn on
05-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared foods from previous day not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Foods defrosting at room temperature **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in upright freezer back room
14-69-4
58
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/23 **The division is transitioning to paperless licensing in January 2021. Self-print licenses in PDF format will be emailed as an attachment to the email address associated with your license record. You may also access your DBPR online account at www.myfloridalicense.com and self-print your license when needed.** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat foods in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw bacon 60°; Sausage 58°; facility opened at 7am, out less than 4 hours, placed back in cooler for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in back store room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lula Maes Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lula Maes Eatery on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lula Maes Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “heavy ice buildup in deep freezer and upright freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lula Maes Eatery.
How does Lula Maes Eatery compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Lula Maes Eatery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Apopka average of 78.
Has Lula Maes Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lula Maes Eatery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lula Maes Eatery 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 Lula Maes Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lula Maes Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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