Lula Cafe
Mixed record — 9 of 15 inspections passed
2026-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 4 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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 AL...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL COVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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 MAINT...
2025-11-05 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
DAIRY COOLER AT COFFEE STATION MISSING A THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing and stacking, Instructed manager to air dry all multi-use utensils.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using Deli cups as a bulk food scoop, Instructed to use proper scoops.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Bottom shelf of door cooler at first floor kitchen pooling water mixed with food debris, Instructed to clean and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Using cloth rags t wrap around cold water lines in basement prep kitchen, instructed to use proper insulation.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Exposed wool insulation around pipes in basement dry food storage room , instructed cover.
2024-11-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASING SIGNAGE AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE DEVICES CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.(DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING/GARBAGE SPILLAGE).PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.MANAGEMENT CLEANED DUMPSTER AREAS DURING INSPECTION.
2023-11-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
2023-10-30 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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.
2022-11-04 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2021-01-14 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT SEVERAL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE OF THE MINI PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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 FOU...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND A SLOW DRAIN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBUNG.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN PASTRY AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE LIDS ON PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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 ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PASTRY AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
2019-04-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 17 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
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)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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 SE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN PASTRY AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE LIDS ON PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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 MA...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOP IN BAR AREA AT COFFEE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE UNDER TURBO OVEN IN BASEMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.LEAKY PIPE AT 2- COMP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR AREA,BAR AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PASTRY AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-06-21 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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 kit...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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,...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint/ exposed plaster in bsmt prep area, storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Damaged, broken light shields in bsmt prep area shall be replaced.
2016-04-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
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 VOLUNTARI...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
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 W...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP LINE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
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.
2015-04-03 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2 DOOR MILK COOLER IN BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
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 CLOTH...
2014-07-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND BRICK WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD HOLDING AREA TO BE UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
2013-10-25 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE THE STOVE THEY HAVE DUST BUILDUP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRIPPY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RERAIT OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.
2011-10-25 Pass License-Task Force ▾
No violations found.
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