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Taqueria Lolita

10816 Us 41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Taqueria Lolita, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Palmetto facility scores 83, putting Taqueria Lolita on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 29, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks not easily cleanable. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers in standing reach in cooler with no date marks. Employee stated everything cooked the day prior. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop no handle is flour container in dry storage shed. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil in box stored on floor is dry storage shed. Manager removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
May 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their bucket at 350ppm. Operator corrected it to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed on the front counter: Beef (110F - Cooling). Operator stated it had been cooling for over 4hrs at that time. Operator willingly disposed of the beef. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed on the front counter: Beef (110F - Cooling). Operator stated it had been cooling for over 4hrs at that time. Operator willingly disposed of the beef
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the by the grill: Cooked vegetables (100F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 3hrs and placed them back in a pot on the grill to get back up to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
55
Dec 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed chlorine bucket sanitizer at 200 ppm, operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-52-4
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can in front of hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Mar 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. Observed no plan in place.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
82
Nov 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed kitchen utensils stored correctly. Handles down.
24-05-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Lolita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Lolita on file is from Mar 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Lolita?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Lolita.

How does Taqueria Lolita compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?

Taqueria Lolita most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.

Has Taqueria Lolita's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Lolita 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 Taqueria Lolita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Lolita is inspected around two times per year on average.

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