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LOLA RESTAURANT & GRILL

5555 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3393013
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8505939
DBPR license2303161

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed containers inside the dishwasher 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer.

#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting gloves on without washing hands. Employee was instructed and washed his hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside the dishwasher machine chlorine 0 ppm.

#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed craw chicken above raw beef inside reach in cooler . Employee inverted the products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed some items ( apron, hat ) inside the hand sink. Employee moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front bar. Employee restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed missing employee agreement for 3 new employees: Lazaro , Alejandro and Rey. Form were printed and signed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Missing labels on spray bottles ( degreaser / all purpose cleaner as per employee.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine .

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored inside standing water. Employee discarded the water . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty reach in cooler gaskets . Cooler located next to the ice machine.

#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on ready to use containers

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed blue cheese croquettes in an open container inside reach in freezer. Employee covered the food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.