LULA MAES EATERY
940 SOUTH CENTRAL AVE, Apopka FL 32703 · 407-703-8390
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach in unused ice machine
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler seals torn
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -grits scoop
Nov 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to deep freezer in back room
Sep 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to deep freezer in back room
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach in unused ice machine
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 Dead roach in unused ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers Under ice machine
Heavy Ice buildup in deep freezer and upright freezer in back room
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in water 78°
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to deep freezer in back room
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door stainless steel Upright Unit in back store room is soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard in stainless steel unit in back storage area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under cooking equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright white freezer has ice buildup in unit Stainless steel 2 door unit in prep area has ice buildup on bottom of unit
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused ice machine on line not in service
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form, employee signed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to flour bin cracked
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer back store room
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at room temperature
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In areas throughout the kitchen and by 3 compartment sink
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/24
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout, employee working signed and dated form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods from previous day not dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled Red cleaner in bottle hanging in restroom not labeled
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer back store room
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Hand sanitizer over 200 ppm, operator corrected
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Unable to calibrate thermometer, will not turn on
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared foods from previous day not dated
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in upright freezer back room
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Foods defrosting at room temperature
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.