Restaurant inspections: Palm Springs brunch spot closed due to cockroach infestation

Popular downtown Palm Springs restaurant Lulu California Bistro was closed by Riverside County health inspectors earlier this week due to a cockroach infestation, according to a report conducted Tuesday.

The county report states the inspector's visit was prompted by a complaint received on July 12 for the restaurant, at which time cockroach activity was observed at the bar of the facility.

Facility closure

Lulu California Bistro, 200 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

• Major violation: Observed cockroach activity throughout the facility, including two live ones underneath pantry prep and handwashing sinks; one between the wall and behind the two-compartment prep sink; one on the base coving tile underneath the two-compartment prep sink; multiple dead cockroaches throughout the kitchen area, including one on a plate, underneath the rear cook's line equipment and sinks, floor of the storage area and pantry prep area
• Other violations include: Multiple areas throughout the facility in need of cleaning; standing water on the floor throughout the facility; grouting deteriorated in the floors throughout the kitchen, ware wash area and food storage area; and leaks in the piping
• "Facility closed" sign posted and a reinspection date of July 23 has been set

Other Riverside County health inspections will be added to this story once they become available.

Ema Sasic covers entertainment and health in the Coachella Valley. Reach her at ema.sasic@desertsun.com or on Twitter @ema_sasic.

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