Lulu's Taco Shop
A610 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85234
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00458
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Mar 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Created a 4 hour time policy for chicharrones and tamales if needed.
2025
Sep 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed using deeper pans in the salsa bar. Inspection report delivered via email.
May 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
2024
Oct 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Janett Aviles
Feb 12, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Time as Control written policy template provided in email.Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Maria Avile
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage - Observed ice scoop in front display case with the handle touching the ice. All ice scoops must be stored in a manner that prevents contamination. Ice scoop was fixed at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 30, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Maria L Avile,Award: Re-Inspection
Oct 20, 2023Routine2 priority2 foundation2 coreC
This establishment received a C Grade and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - Please ensure a certified food protection manager is on the premises during all hours of operation.This inspection was conducted with R.S. #789.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Review Complete: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Award: C,Review Notes: RA--- Noneval TEW,Signer: Veronica Alvarado
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. - Observed sliced and diced tomatoes, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce and cabbage, and cheese in the reach-in unit next to the cook line with internal temperatures ranging from 48*F-50*F when taken with a probe thermometer. According to employee, all items had been prepped and placed in reach-in three hours prior. All items were moved to standing refrigerator to cool. TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must be cooled in a walk-in or standing refrigerator to 41*F and below before being placed in reach-in units. Reach-in units do not have sufficient capacity to cool foods and are only designed to hold temperatures. Observed pot of cooked rice in the standing refrigerator with an internal temperature of 50*F. According to employee, rice was prepared and placed in the refrigerator the day before. All TCS foods must be cooled from 135*F to 70*F within 2 hours, and then to 41*F and below in the next 4 hours. Rice was discarded at time of inspection (see embargo). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. - Observed whole shelled raw eggs in the reach-in prep table next to the cook line with an internal temperature of 57*F when taken with a probe thermometer. Shelled raw eggs must be maintained at 45*F and below. According to employee, eggs had been placed in the prep table the day before. Eggs were discarded at time of inspection (see embargo). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. - Observed no asterisk on menu for ceviche referring to consumer advisory. All foods served raw or undercooked must have a disclosure (asterisk) and reminder statement. A re-inspection will be conducted on 10/30/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. - Observed reach-in prep table next to cook line with an ambient temperature of 51*F when taken with a min/max thermometer. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. Please repair. A re-inspection will be conducted on 10/30/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-2-401.13, C: Use of Bandages, Finger Cots, or Finger Stalls - Observed employee with an open sore on hand helping to put away open food. All open sores and cuts must be covered with bandages and single-use gloves when handling open food. Employee was informed and covered sore with a bandage at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered - Please provide a covered trash can for the women's restroom prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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