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Lola 42
20 LIBERTY DR, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02210
Last inspected Sep 17, 2025
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Lola 42, spanning October 2019 to September 2025 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 4 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Sep 17, 2025
✓4 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Sep 10, 2025
✕4 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Apr 22, 2025
✓8 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Apr 14, 2025
✕8 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Nov 22, 2024
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Nov 14, 2024
✕3 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Nov 7, 2024
✕3 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 20, 2024
✓May 20, 2024
✓Jan 3, 2024
–May 25, 2023
✓3 violations
- Food Preparation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
May 23, 2023
✕3 violations
- Food Preparation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
Jan 18, 2023
–Jan 5, 2023
✓5 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Dec 29, 2022
✕5 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jun 3, 2022
✓6 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Records Creation & Retention (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
May 26, 2022
✕6 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Records Creation & Retention (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–Oct 12, 2021
✓10 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Oct 4, 2021
✕10 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
May 26, 2021
✓3 violations
- Fixed Equipment Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Nov 3, 2020
✓10 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Preset Tableware (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Floor Covering Mats and Duckboards (C)
- Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Oct 20, 2020
✕10 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Preset Tableware (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Floor Covering Mats and Duckboards (C)
- Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Oct 24, 2019
✓6 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Oct 17, 2019
✕6 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
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