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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Pizzeria Lola

5557 Xerxes Ave S

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Jul 8, 2026

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1335BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Provide an approved floor material to replace the sealed concrete in areas where the food product packages, containers, or cases are opened and in areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators warewashing areas, toilet rooms and all servicing areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning.

Inspector’s notes

Sections of floor in lower level (such as in keg cooler) are exposed concrete. Provide approved floor covering as part of food plan review and mop sink installation process.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1720AFood temperature

Official wording

Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.

Inspector’s notes

Before installing a mop sink in the lower level, submit a Food Plan Review application describing the project. Find application form and related info at: Food Plan Review - City of Minneapolis

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.

Inspector’s notes

A mop sink is still needed in the lower level due to food storage and freezer/refrigeration units. Install a mop sink. Submit plans first.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 24, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1335BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Provide an approved floor material to replace the sealed concrete in areas where the food product packages, containers, or cases are opened and in areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators warewashing areas, toilet rooms and all servicing areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning.

Inspector’s notes

Sections of floor in lower level (such as in keg cooler) are exposed concrete. Provide approved floor covering as part of food plan review and mop sink installation process.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1720AFood temperature

Official wording

Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.

Inspector’s notes

Before installing a mop sink in the lower level, submit a Food Plan Review application describing the project. Find application form and related info at: Food Safety - City of Minneapolis

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.

Inspector’s notes

A mop sink is still needed in the lower level due to food storage and freezer/refrigeration units. Install a mop sink. Submit plans first.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Handwashing

Official wording

Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

Inspector’s notes

Basement bathroom paper towels are not stocked. Instructed to stock. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1095Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks must be located in close proximity to: • Food and beverage preparation areas • Food and beverage service areas • Warewashing areas • Toilet rooms

Inspector’s notes

Observed a dehydrator in basement where citrus fruits are prepped to dehydrate. There is no handwashing sink (separate from bathroom) in basement. Discontinue preparation of food in basement unless a designated handwashing sink is installed. Plans would be required for installation of a handwashing sink.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 11, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1335BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Provide an approved floor material to replace the sealed concrete in areas where the food product packages, containers, or cases are opened and in areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators warewashing areas, toilet rooms and all servicing areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning.

Inspector’s notes

Sections of floor in lower level (such as in keg cooler) are exposed concrete. Provide approved floor covering as part of food plan review and mop sink installation process.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1720AFood temperature

Official wording

Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.

Inspector’s notes

Before installing a mop sink in the lower level, submit a Food Plan Review application describing the project. Find application form and related info at: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-safety/food-plan-review/

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1080AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.

Inspector’s notes

A mop sink is still needed in the lower level due to food storage.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source

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