Lola Coffee

3950 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Lola Coffee has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Lola Coffee trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed numerous TCS foods such as cooked onions, cut tomatoes, cooked chorizo, and deli ham in the prep cold holding unit not having any date marking. None of these foods had a master batch being stored in the standing refrigerator. Person in charge states these foods were opened or made 2-3 days prior to the inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a can of pesticide being stored under the mop sink. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.12(C)

Aug 5, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Prep-style refrigerator was measured with ambient temperature of 50F with min-max thermometer with out-of-temperature TCS foods inside. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. TCS foods were removed and restocked and establishment developed 6-hour TPHC policy for the interim for newly-stocked items

4-301.11

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No employees working at time of inspection could provide Food Protection Manager certification. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided information about obtaining additional certifications via e-mail

2-102.12(A)

Sep 25, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of prep-style refrigerator was measured at 52'F with out-of-temperature TCS foods stored inside. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Employees could not locate sanitizer test strips for chlorine sanitizer solution used for food contact surfaces during the inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Of note: establishment also has quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer dispenser at 3-compartment sink, but all sanitizer solutions during the inspection had been prepared with chlorine

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lola Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lola Coffee on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lola Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lola Coffee.

How does Lola Coffee compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Lola Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Lola Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lola Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lola Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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