Dolores/Lolita
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
50
Score
Dolores/Lolita appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “clean glasses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Dolores/Lolita on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees, personal bags around food preparation tables.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile kitchen food preparation area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy food debris on top of kitchen shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen cream sauce, being thawed in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at preparation area. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed at HWS at preparation area. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed RIC at cook line with an internal temperature of 62F. Any TCS products were moved to a working unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed RIC at cook line with an internal temperature of 62F. No TCS products were inside unit. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC at cook line being hold up with cinder blocks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed RIC at cook line being hold up with cinder blocks. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed floor tiles missing at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed bug zapper installed over prep table. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water knob at HWS at coffee station is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed hot water knob at HWS at coffee station is in disrepair. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
61
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed cooked short ribs stored under raw sirloin at WIC. Product was moved.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (62F - Cold Holding) at RIC at cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Product was moved to working unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing minimum concentration of quaternary. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metals lids inside HWS at preparation area. Lids were removed... **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at ware washing area. Paper was provided. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at preparation area. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at shelf next to ware washing area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed RIC at cook line with an internal temperature of 62F. Any TCS products were moved to a working unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at kitchen preparation area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC at cook line being hold up with cinder blocks. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in WIF. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep table. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water knob at HWS at coffee station is in disrepair. **Warning**
29-08-4
26
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid on 3-24-2025 Confirmation 246057675
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
64
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Mar 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- at expo- Paella (12:00-4:00). Provided establishment with written form to hold Paella on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Multiple cloths used under spices at expo and bottles, spices and utensils on cook line. Cloth used over bin of chicken in reach in cooler.
21-05-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.multiple cloths sitting on food contact surfaces in kitchen on cook line at cutting board, prep table and salad station. Cloths esp were removed from food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
82
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed raw tuna thawing in commercially processed ROP bag. Chef removed fish from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed cutting board soiled at prep area next to pizza oven. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hood and hood filters soiled in Kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
52
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. (Kitchen can opener) **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooks wearing jewelry while working with food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of Grease underneath stove top Wheels.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer to most kitchen coolers throughout.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, kitchen hood, observed top surface of kitchen shelves very dusty.
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dolores/Lolita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dolores/Lolita on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dolores/Lolita?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dolores/Lolita.
How does Dolores/Lolita compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dolores/Lolita most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dolores/Lolita's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dolores/Lolita have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dolores/Lolita means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dolores/Lolita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dolores/Lolita is inspected around three times per year on average.
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