Lola's Seafood Eatery

300 Sw Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Lola's Seafood Eatery has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Stuart restaurants, the typical score is 81; Lola's Seafood Eatery is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
35
May 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. clam sauce(fresh clams) (130F - Cooling) at 2:12 since 11:45 Observed cooling on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on back dock. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. clam sauce(fresh clams) (130F - Cooling) at 2:12 since 11:45 Observed cooling on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over sauces and artichokes flip top cooler across from flat top, raw scallops over cooked crab cakes not in commercial packaging at tall white reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. buttermilk dredge (47F - Cold Holding) at 2:30 since 12:00 Observed on ice bath in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Time control procedure sent to operator. Operator placed time mark on product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
45
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Statement reads on menu board, consuming raw foods may be hazardous to your health. DBPR Consumer advisory sent to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Consumer advisory not posted. **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
90
Feb 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45 degrees, shredded cheese, 46 degrees, cut tomatoes/stored within 2 hours/prep cooler#1/cook line. Corrective action taken/operator iced down Tcs foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temperature at 80 degrees, cook line. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine/corrective action taken/operator stored ice scoop properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-08-5
74
Jan 30, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Clams, mussels
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams, mussels
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Reaching 78 degrees at time of inspection/cook line
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening containers/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored oil containers properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
70
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cod fish ove cut tomatoes and coleslaw/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored Ready to foods properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer/by 3 compartment sink/corrective action taken/operator labeled chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area/kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening container/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored oil/shortening container back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lola's Seafood Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lola's Seafood Eatery on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lola's Seafood Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lola's Seafood Eatery.

How does Lola's Seafood Eatery compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Lola's Seafood Eatery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Lola's Seafood Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lola's Seafood Eatery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lola's Seafood Eatery 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 Seafood Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lola's Seafood Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.