LOLA'S
1522 KING ST, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 904-738-7181
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 9 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018018972 | Mar 27, 2018 | Apr 19, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans (59-64F - Cooling) containers dated 12/9/25 5:59pm. Three large containers total.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked prepped duck in reach in freezer. Manager properly stored food items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. black beans (59-64F - Cooling) containers dated 12/9/25 5:59pm. Three large containers total.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled with a mold like substance.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow solution stored in spray bottle hanging near back door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf with clean plates.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black jacket stored on shelf with dry storage can food items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee preparing food items.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop and hammer like tool stored in soiled blue container on the side of ice machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in flip top cooler at end of cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several bags of beef thawing in standing water in triple sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease and dust around and above flat top grill.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect in bar area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled with food debris, manager cleaned can opener
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in bar area with blue solution. Manager labeled spray bottle sanitizer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table, employee moved beverage.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing in kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed corn and avocados stored above prepped corn and diced tomato. Manager properly stored food items.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with food debris Ice chute is soiled with a black mold like substance. Manager cleaned can opener
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small white bowl used to scoop Flour, manager removed bowl
Ceiling tile missing. Missing above small walk in produce cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above small prep cooler and freezer
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in ware washing area
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in ware washing area
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (50F - Cold Holding); corn (54F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomato (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding) food items are stored in the flip top cooler, per manager he verified temperatures during lunch they were 41F or below. He explained it might be because they had the flip top opened during lunch.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working have no proof of employee training. Employee states she left her wallet at home
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves above triple sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Between flip top cooler across from flat top grill, employee discarded beverage
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair no beard guard preparing food items
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in Dish area and vegetable walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on Oven door handle
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of Green spoon touching shredded cheese, employee properly stored scoop
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty shelf above small flip top cooler Black mold like substance on Gasket of triple door freezer
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken patties stored over seafood, manager properly stored food items
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soiled Beverage nozzle for gun at bar Manager cleaned both pieces of equipment during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table, manager discarded beverage
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near triple sink
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled blue container, manager cleaned container
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle, manager properly stored tongs
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on freezer gaskets
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease Behind flat top grill
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seafood medley stored over cheesecake in reach in freezer, manager rearranged food items
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (122F Hot Holding) stored in double pan. Manager properly stored shrimp in single pan in steam table
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled with food debris Drink nozzle in bar area is soiled Manager cleaned items during inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stacked bins used to store cooked tortillas blocking hand wash sink in server area, manager moved bins
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on shelf used to store clean dishes and utensils
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf near ware washing area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in ware washing area
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. A couple light covers missing in kitchen and ware washing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dripping grease, food debris on storage shelf above coolers where plates are stored
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lamb Patties thawing at room temperature, manager put lamb Patties back in cooler to thaw
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden wall near server and storage area
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.