Lulu's Delray Beach

189 NE 2 Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483 · Permanent Food Service · License 6013591

F
Grade F
Safety score 44 of 100
Latest visit: Nov 5, 2026 (2 days ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found...High priority, repeat · not yet fixed · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Nov 5 routine inspection
    6 high priority (3 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 3 basic
    -36
  • Administrative complaint on Nov 5
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score44

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitNov 5, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    9 violations found:

    • 6 High priority
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority6

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse....

      Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F...slice cheese 51°F in flip top reach in cooler by wall at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours .

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F...slice cheese 51°F in flip top reach in cooler by wall at kitchen.

      Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issued . Operator discarded food.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw chicken, raw beef above pasta ,arugula bread in reach in cooler .

      Employee discarded properly stored.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled....employee touched hamburger and then handle arugula, clean container without changing gloves washing hands.

      Employee changed gloves ,washed hands after discussion.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found...

      One live fly , flying around kitchen landing on prep line . Employee discarded killed fly and sanitized area.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles...chlorine +200 Ppm.

      Employee diluted chlorine at 100 ppm.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic3

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils...spatula, spoons ,knife .

      Employee rewashed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil...employee changed

      Fixed on the spot

      Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at kitchen.

      Employee properly stored.

      Fixed on the spot

    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.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Wiping cloths and linens2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Food out of temperature1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Chemicals and toxic substances1