Lola's in Key West
728 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040
Lola's in Key West has been inspected 16 times since June 2021, accumulating 71 violations—an average of 4.4 per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility received a $320 disciplinary fine. High-priority violations centered on employee health policy (cited in at least 4 inspections), proper hand and arm washing, chemical storage, time-as-temperature control, and food contamination. In March 2022, the facility faced two consecutive inspections within two weeks documenting identical high-priority findings; the second inspection resulted in a warning and the first in a call-back extension. A December 2023 inspection recommended an administrative complaint after findings including food in poor condition, improper food contact surfaces, and no contamination prevention. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2025 found one high-priority chemical storage violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 10, 2025
Lola's in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Lola's in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021051504 | $320.00 | Jun 21, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Lola's in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lola's in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lola's in Key West last inspected?
- Lola's in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lola's in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lola's in Key West are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Lola's in Key West had?
- Lola's in Key West has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lola's in Key West find?
- Lola's in Key West was most recently inspected on March 10, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lola's in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Lola's in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Lola's in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lola's in Key West has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Lola's in Key West been fined?
- Lola's in Key West has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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