Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
82
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar stretching back to 2022. On Jul 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Glassware dish machine not rinsing over 135F. Service machine as needed to reinse at 180F. Use bar dish machines to wash glassware.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Birria liquid at 165F in deep plastic containers in walk-in refrigerator. Spread out hot foods in meatl containers. Recommend not placing steaming hot foods in refrigerator. Use ice baths to rapidly cool hot foods.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
82
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Following up on customer report of rat sighting Continue to provide copies of weekly pest reports. Ask linen company to replace linen bin in alley. Have grease storage emptied and clean area in alley.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
May 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Following up on customer report of rat sighting Continue to provide copies of weekly pest reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
May 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in kitchen dish machine. Hole under dishmachine in process of being covered. Droppings under shelf in basement. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Continue to send pest reports to ISD every week. Review reports and follow all reccomendations.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in kitchen under convection oven and Cvap oven. Droppings under tequila bar and in basement. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Send pest reports to ISD every week for the next month. Review reports and follow all reccomendations.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Drain flies observed at mop closet. Change mop head ensure mop is being dried after use. Scrub flor drain and consult pest control as needed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings observed at Tequila bar and emergency exit door. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed current pest report. Standing water and food debris around ice machine. Clean area to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Emergency exit door observed with sun light visible at base. Replace door sweep to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
82
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: 1st bar dish machine not rinsing with chemical sanitizer. Service as needed. Use kitchen dish machines for warewashing.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning is due next day.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in refrigerator not removed from package. Corrected on site. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.
590.003/3-501.13-C
78
Mar 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Bottles stored in the ice at the bar that is used for drinks- Corrected on site
590.003/3-303.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple products on top level of lift top refrigeration at 53F for an undetermined amoun of time. Products documented voluntarily discarded and denatured
590.003/3-501.16-P
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no available hot water at the establishment at all handwashing sinks and warewashing machines. Water with a temperature of 54F Calls made to building maintainance for repairs to be made
590.005/5-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment must properly monitor hot water availability at the restaurant Priority violations noted at this time- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher in use at the time of the inspection with a rinse temperature of 115F-
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Packaged beverages stored directly on the floorin the lower level- Store off the floor a minimum of 6"
590.003/3-305.11-C
Vended time/temperature control for safety food original container (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous squeeze bottles on the cookline with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-305.13-C
50
Dec 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar bar dish washer is not properly reaching wash cycle temperature. Ecolab tech on site during time of inspection. Establishment has other means of warewashing. Repair.
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Back bar hand sink needs permanent hand sink sign. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in back of house are missing. Replace
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar.
How does Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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