Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa
Last inspected:
8005 Benjamin Rd, Tampa, FL 33634Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa has accumulated 249 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a persistent fire safety hazard: inspectors have cited blocked kitchen exits in five separate inspections from 2023 through 2025, with prep tables repeatedly obstructing the emergency exit door. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,260 in fines. Top violations include premises cleanliness, outer openings protection, and shell stock handling requirements.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
7.1
violations / inspection
7.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,260.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023002950 | $440.00 | Nov 29, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2022000643 | $300.00 | Oct 21, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021032794 | $520.00 | Mar 17, 2021 | Tampa |
Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (9)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
A prep table with steam well blocked exit door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Prep table with steam wells and mini fridge blocked exit door in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23:
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Prep table with steam wells and mini fridge blocked exit door in kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door blocked by large prep table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door blocked by large prep table in kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
2 full 20 lbs propane tanks stored in the food storage area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Observed 8 of the 15 lbs propane tanks stored in added food storage area (garage).
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Operator increased seating without notification to the fire authorities
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections42 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections37 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa last inspected?
- Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa are: Premises clean, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa had?
- Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa find?
- Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa has 9 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,260.00 in fines.
- How much has Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa been fined?
- Lolis Mexican Cravings in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,260.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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