Lula Bird

814 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Lula Bird appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Lula Bird was last inspected on Sep 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Lula Bird on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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.
10F
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
86
Jun 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
82
Jan 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
10H
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lula Bird last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lula Bird on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lula Bird?

Across the inspection record, wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lula Bird.

How does Lula Bird compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Lula Bird most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Lula Bird's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Lula Bird have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lula Bird 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 Bird inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lula Bird is inspected roughly once per year on average.