Lola 42
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Lola 42 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at the hand sink at the bar.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwashing signange at the hand sink-Bar
590.006/6-301.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Provide seperation at the hand sink to prevent contamination
590.003/3-307.11-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: All food dispensing bottles needs labels to identify
590.003/3-601.11-C
78
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Noted raw animal product stored together with other animal species. Seperate/Segregate
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted hand sink in the dish pit blocked by linen bags. Remove and provide easy access to handsink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted ice machine inside white plate has black spots and the sliding door. Clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted dust on the pipes above the food storage in the dry storage. Clean Clean the area under the stairs near the soda dispensng.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Open sugar bag stored on the floor. Remove and store in a covered container.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food stored directly on the walkin floor. Discontinue and store all product 6 inches above the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Noted plastic utensils stored in contact with food-Rice in the bulk container. Discontinue and store on a clean sanitized surface or handle above the food
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloth stored on the cutting board in the sushi area and cookline. Discontinue and store in a sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
55
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 10/24. Provide proper proof of maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed veggies being rinsed in the handsink. DC and retrain staff on proper use of the handsink. PIC was able to direct the proper protocol once directed. Continue to monitor staff.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed spills and a black mold substance on the exterior and interior of the ice machine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 10/24. Provide proper proof of maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Peking duck sourced from East China Town restaurant in Quincy MA. No product invoice on site. Product to remain under embargo until invoice can be produced from a licensed wholesaler.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory for sushi missing on website. Print menu missing disclosure atserik (*) next to raw items on sushi menu.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Food employee portioning raw chicken in close proximity to RTE foods. Corrected on site. Area cleaned and sanitized.
590.003/3-305.14-C
74
Dec 29, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Deep clean employee restroom. Remove janitorial tools off the floor.
590.006/6-501.18-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink drain is leaking. Handsink in warewashing area drain is leaking. Make all necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing door on mop sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwashing sign in employee restroom. Provide. Handwashing practices satisfactory.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacles in restrooms.
590.005/5-501.17-C
78
May 26, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw fish above ready to eat sauce in squeeze bottles in sushi reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs above fish in walkin cooler. COS.
590.003/3-302.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food workers are not washing hands with proper frequency due to lack of paper towels at two kitchen handsinks with no evidence of handwashing per observations during inspection. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Records creation & retention (pf)
Inspector notes: Supplier parsite destruction letter is expired. Provide annually.
590.003/3-402.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at cookline handsink and kitchen handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi rice from previous business day on site at sushi are. Product was voluntarily discarded. Sushi rice lab report is expired. provide current.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Towels in sushi handsink piture in cookline handsink. COS.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lola 42 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lola 42 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lola 42?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lola 42.
How does Lola 42 compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Lola 42 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Lola 42's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lola 42 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lola 42 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 Lola 42 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lola 42 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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