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LULU'S

4607 LEGENDARY MARINA DR, Destin FL 32541 · 850 710 5858

Last inspected Sep 18, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats414
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5604018
Grade history
OCT 23
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- shrimp and grits 45F, pulled pork 47F both held overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Sep 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cold hold - upright- sliced green tomato 42F (9-10-25 9:16 am- 9-17-25 4:30 pm), sliced green tomato 45F ( 9-17-25 ) ambient 43F. See stop sale
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold - upright- sliced green tomato 42F (9-10-25 9:16 am- 9-17-25 4:30 pm), sliced green tomato 45F ( 9-17-25 ) ambient 43F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold - upright- sliced green tomato 42F (9-10-25 9:16 am- 9-17-25 4:30 pm), sliced green tomato 45F ( 9-17-25 ) ambient 43F. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cold hold - upright- sliced green tomato 42F (9-10-25 9:16 am- 9-17-25 4:30 pm), sliced green tomato 45F ( 9-17-25 9:44 am- 4:30 pm) ambient 43F.
High priority/03D-06-5/Warning
Floors not maintained smooth and durable on cook line near hand wash sink and in front of walk in cooler/freezer.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bar in cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Soda gun dispenser at patio bar not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
Basic/22-13-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- ROP grouper 37F, thawed inside package. See stop sale. Walk in cooler- shrimp and grits 45F, pulled pork 47F both held overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- shrimp and grits 45F, pulled pork 47F both held overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink on cook line has food Debra in drain. Sink near walk in coolers has an o ring in bottom of sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under diver and colander of onions. Employee removed cloths from food contact surface.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk in cooler- ROP grouper 37F, thawed inside package. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient temp 50F.
Basic/14-11-5
Floors not maintained smooth and durable on cook line.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink faucet near walk in coolers turned upside down.
Basic/29-08-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on prep table. Manager removed cloth and sent to laundry.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Shrimp and grits and macaroni and cheese stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under drink dispenser at bar. Manager removed cloth.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on top of dish machine and on food contact surface in kitchen. Manager removed drinks.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Double yellow doors in kitchen have an air gap at bottom and in middle that leads to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor near walk in cooler and prep table is raised up.
Basic/36-11-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door strips have build up of ice.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Nacho beef cooling in walk in cooler not covered. Manager covered beef with parchment paper.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in dish washing area. Multiple bins and dishes stored in front of hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on ceiling in multiple areas of kitchen are rusted.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards stored at make tables on cook line have deep dark grooves.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of ice makers.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in beer cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in upright reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in corn meal. Manager removed scoop and placed in ware washing area.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Multiple Cutting boards stored at make tables on cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Soda gun dispenser at kitchen bar not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
Basic/22-13-5/Repeat Violation

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.