Lolis Mexican Cravings

8005 Benjamin Rd, Tampa, FL 33634
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Lolis Mexican Cravings, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Beef tongue, beef fat, cook beef held over 48 hours in bag reduce oxygen packaging done at the commissary. No approved plan. Cook beef 2-5-26 3 bags Beef tounge 2-6-26 1 bag beef fat 1-29-26 see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. For cooked pork tongue, beef fat, cook beef held over 48 hours in bag reduce oxygen packaging done at the commissary. No approved plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Strawberries unwashed over cut lettuce and onions reach in cooler storage area **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Beef tongue, beef fat, cook beef held over 48 hours in bag reduce oxygen packaging done at the commissary. No approved plan. Cook beef 2-5-26 3 bags Beef tounge 2-6-26 1 bag beef fat 1-29-26 **Warning**
03G-54-1
70
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex spray bottle and Raid pest spray can stored on canned sodas at front service area. Employee moved to utility room.
41-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid pest spray can stored on canned sodas at front service area. Employee moved it to utility room. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee picked up paper receipt from floor, then handled plated tacos to served the customer without replace gloves and wash hands.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of shredded cabbage 48 F and cooked beef 49 F stored in large reach-in cooler next to three-compartments sink. Recommend employee to move items to other reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to ice machine blocked by large trash can at storage area. Trash can moved aside. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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/ 5 employees working at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to ice machine.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to ice machine.
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table while portioning salsa at front service area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area.
36-17-5
33
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edgar Santiago Velasco. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Edgar is no longer the manager, but there's no other CFM available at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 5 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: 4 employees working at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
82
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of tomato salsa 45 F and diced tomato 46 F in reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/ 5 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice machine and steamer blocked handwash sink at large food storage area. Employee moved steamer aside and gained access to handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled water pitcher in handwash sink outside of the restroom area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edgar Santiago Velasco. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in handwash sink at front counter, temped 65 F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in flour bin and sugar bin. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Employee remade solution, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
35
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of stainless cleaner stored on reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved to chemical storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 100ppm. Operator manually reset sanitizer, test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands in handwash sink at cook line that hot water could not reach 85F.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in handwash sink at cook line, temped 67 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees sweaters and purses stored on shelves over single service sauce cups and the dry food bins at front service area.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple area throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed stickers remained on cut avocados in reach-in cooler at cook line.
08B-39-4
43
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat tested 500+ppm. Operator remade solution and tested 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut onion in reach-in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to raw poultry reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled soiled food containers, then replaced new gloves to work at cook line without washing hands. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and replaced gloves again. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some employees' certificates are color copies.
53B-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink stored on top shelf above food items in reach-in cooler. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch bags stored on top shelf over the food items in reach-in cooler at front service area. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
50
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded lettuce 43-45F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in employee bathroom- discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, or other pests. 1 dead small crawling insect, discard, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb by handwash sink in kitchen **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 in kitchen, 1 in front service area **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 6/5/23- properly date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Taro Larrea. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a dish room to the back food preparation area across their flat top with added hood system. There is now a three compartment sink in place. Other three compartment sink and mop sink removed from front service area according to approved plan from previous operator. Establishment now has a garage as food storage that was previously owned by a separate business. Wall, ceiling and floor are smooth, but the garage doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside. There they have added multiple reach-in coolers, storage shelves with food items, a food steamer and an ice machine, handwash sink and mop sink added in the garage. Plans submitted and currently under review by plan review office **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Storage room **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink kitchen 81F ran for approximately three minutes **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On slicer- manager placed into dish area to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On large white containers in storage area **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting onions. Manager discussed proper procedures with employee **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in storage area **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Air conditioning unit in front prep area **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead by garage door in storage room, operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on sauce container cooler, blue plastic lid in salt container **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Garage door in storage room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In storage room, in front service line by entrance **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour- removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler in storage area with exposed insulation **Warning**
14-36-5
15
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed food container in three compartment sink without properly sanitized. Discussed with operator about proper procedures for ware washing manually.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A large container stored in handwash sink at food storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a dish room to the back food preparation area across their flat top with added hood system. There is now a three compartment sink in place. Other three compartment sink and mop sink removed from front service area according to approved plan from previous operator. Establishment now has a garage as food storage that was previously owned by a separate business. Wall, ceiling and floor are smooth, but the garage doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside. There they have added multiple reach-in coolers, storage shelves with food items, a food steamer and an ice machine, handwash sink and mop sink added in the garage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some food handler certifications missing trainer's certification number. Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in handwash sink at front service area, temped 73 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach-in cooler at front service area. Operator placed all employee drinks in a container labeled as employee drinks and stored on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Garage doors at dry food storage area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
45
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked onion 112 F stored on cook line. Operator reheated to 176 F at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Discussed proper gloves changing and handwash procedures with manager.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added a dish room to the back food preparation area across their flat top with added hood system. There is now a three compartment sink in place. Other three compartment sink and mop sink removed from front service area according to approved plan from previous operator. Establishment now has a garage as food storage that was previously owned by a separate business. Wall, ceiling and floor are smooth, but the garage doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside. There they have added multiple reach-in coolers, storage shelves with food items, a food steamer and an ice machine, handwash sink and mop sink added in the garage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Manager moved to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink at garage area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee chewing food while cooking at cook line. Discussed with manager.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Garage doors at new food storage area.
35B-01-4
41
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Griddle top soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 9 employees working at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: 7 employees working at time of callback inspection, no CFM on duty. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added a dish room to the back food preparation area across their flat top with hood system. There is now a three compartment sink in place. Other three compartment sink and mop sink removed from front service area according to approved plan from previous operator. Establishment now has a garage as food storage that was previously owned by a separate business. There they have added multiple reach-in coolers, storage shelves with food items, a food steamer and an ice machine. Operator submitted application but denied due to lack of communication and support documents. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: No new approved plan per Onbase. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink missing cold water switch handle on cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lolis Mexican Cravings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lolis Mexican Cravings on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lolis Mexican Cravings?

Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lolis Mexican Cravings.

How does Lolis Mexican Cravings compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Lolis Mexican Cravings most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Lolis Mexican Cravings' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lolis Mexican Cravings have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lolis Mexican Cravings means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Lolis Mexican Cravings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lolis Mexican Cravings is inspected around three times per year on average.