LOLIS MEXICAN CRAVINGS

Name: LOLIS MEXICAN CRAVINGS
Address: 8005 BENJAMIN RD, TAMPA, FL, 33634, US
Rating: 62.7

8005 BENJAMIN RD, TAMPA, FL 33634

License #3915753

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

62.7 Grade F / 100

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May 21, 2026 · 2 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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LOLIS MEXICAN CRAVINGS in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 51 total violations — 12 critical, 19 major, 20 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food bottom shelf of reach in cooler by kitchen exit door
[03G-50-1] 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. Still observed cook pork, cook chicken, cook beef, cooked salsa being bagged for rop. Establishment does have a plan submitted but its still under review discussed inspection with OPQ trainer. Will check special process plan next routine.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] 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.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area.
[41-05-4] 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.
[12A-09-4] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[41-10-4] 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.
[31A-09-4] 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.
[53A-05-6] 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.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to ice machine.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to ice machine.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. A prep table with steam well blocked exit door in kitchen.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edgar Santiago Velasco.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
[10-01-5] 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.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Employee remade solution, tested 200ppm.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[31A-09-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled water pitcher in handwash sink outside of the restroom area.
[53A-05-6] 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.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[27-16-4] 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.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Prep table with steam wells and mini fridge blocked exit door in kitchen.