Lulu's

401 Biscayne Blvd S119, Miami, FL 33132 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338769

C
Grade C
Safety score 78 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 26, 2026 (13 days ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection
    3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic
    -22
  • Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

13 violations found
  1. First visitOct 26, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    13 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 8 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.

      Observed butter (105°F - Hot Holding) located at cook line area. As per operator less than two hours. Operator stored at the flat grill.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Observed inside walk in cooler oyster over cooked pasta. Manager reorganized the product.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

    Intermediate2

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means.

      Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer information oyster during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic8

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

      Observed thawed inside plastic containers in standing water raw shrimp and raw steak located at dishwasher area. Manager stored inside walk in cooler during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

      Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.

      Observed French fries and yuca. Located at cook line area. Manager stored inside reach in cooler..

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed plastic containers with cook oil stored directly on floor.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Observed utensil stored in standing water at 80f at cook line area.

      Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

      Kitchen.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.

      Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Located near ice machine and dishwasher area.

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Food properly thawed2
Food protection and cross-contamination2
In-use utensils properly stored2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food out of temperature1
Thermometers provided and accurate1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1