Lolita Restaurant

316 Sw 8 Ave, Miami, FL 33130

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Lolita Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Lolita Restaurant's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken wings over fries at RIF not commercially sealed. Coached staff on correct procedure.

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked pork not date marked at kitchen RIC. As per operator, cooked Sunday. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS with cup inside at kitchen area. Cup was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar at front and kitchen area not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at only bathroom.

32-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from Octobe4 1, 2024.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3CS missing two legs and RIC using cinder blocks as base.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Chest RIF at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over bread inside reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and rice inside reach in cooler, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bag on floor by 3 compartment sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.

51-13-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.

36-17-5

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic cup stored inside hand wash sink. Employee moved plastic cup from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with cooked rice, cooked tripe soup and mole prepared the day before no date labeled.

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers with frozen beef thawing at room temperature on top of preparation table by 3 compartment sink, out for 45 minutes according to manager. Employee put frozen beef inside reach in cooler to continue thawing properly **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lolita Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lolita Restaurant on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lolita Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lolita Restaurant.

How does Lolita Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Lolita Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Lolita Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lolita Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lolita Restaurant 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 Lolita Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lolita Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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