Lulu's River Oaks

2518 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019

American

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Lulu's River Oaks has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations.

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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.

20-20(c)

Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.

20-21.10(m)

Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.

20-21.11(a)(07)

Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.

20-21.21(a)

Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.

20-21.21(b)

Apr 7, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.

20-21.12(g)

20-21.21(b)

Oct 23, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.

20-21.11(a)(07)

Feb 8, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lulu's River Oaks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lulu's River Oaks on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Lulu's River Oaks compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Lulu's River Oaks most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Lulu's River Oaks' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lulu's River Oaks have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lulu's River Oaks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Lulu's River Oaks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lulu's River Oaks is inspected around two times per year on average.

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