Lola's
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Lola's has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no plan review submitted”, showing up two times.
Lola's latest score of 86 sits above the Key West average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
86
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting tomatoes with bare hands. Tomatoes not intended to be cooked to 145F. Employee put gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM certification expired 11/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Area in dining room remodeled without plans. Operator stated he submitted plans to plan review already but hasn't heard anything since. Unable to verify submitted plans in Versa or OnBase. Discussed with operator to call or email plan review to follow up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Server on duty stated he will email his copy since he left it at home. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employee that was on duty filled out form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on fridge in kitchen torn
14-11-5
43
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted. Inspector provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator put advisory on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager certification expired on 11/6/2022. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep area in dining room area remodeled without changes to plan. Owner stated he sent plan revisions to plan review . **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training for two waitresses. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on shelf above three compartment sink. Owner turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lola's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lola's on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lola's?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lola's.
How does Lola's compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Lola's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.
Has Lola's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lola's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lola's 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's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lola's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants