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Lulu's Taqueria

1580 Summit Lake Dr Ste A, Tallahassee, FL 32317
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Lulu's Taqueria appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Tallahassee facility scores 87, putting Lulu's Taqueria on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Beef 49F Chicken 50F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container lettuce and and salsa stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Observed "out of order" sign on women and men's bathroom door. Women's bathroom works, but the men's does not. I informed operator if the bathroom in operating then the sign would need to be removed. Operator removed sign. **Corrected On-Site**
32-24-5
70
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of properly. Condensation dripping onto floor of walk-in cooler.
28-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp and sausage at 46°, less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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
78
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
86
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing tea maker basket. Basket removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at /warewashing machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature. Put in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Self serve condiment station.
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 44°. Cooler left open , closed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing cup lids and pitcher.
31A-11-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lulu's Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lulu's Taqueria on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lulu's Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lulu's Taqueria.

How does Lulu's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Lulu's Taqueria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Lulu's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lulu's Taqueria have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lulu's Taqueria 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 Lulu's Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lulu's Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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