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Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar

265 Dartmouth St

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

17 inspections

Inspection

Aug 11, 2026

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

The handwashing sink at the dish area leaks water even when both handles are in the off posistion; the handwashing sink in the employee restroom is cracked in the sink basin and employees have been directed to use the public restrooms until further notice; repair or replace the damaged handwashing sinks both are useable.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

The housing for lights in the kitchen dish area is cracked and missing material; repair or replace.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 3, 2026

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

The exterior surfaces of the chemical warewashing machines at the bars are heavily soiled | the interiors of the deep fat fryer cabinets are heavily soiled with grease; clean and sanitize of grease and soils.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the main chemical warewashing machine the PSI gauge reads over 30psi during rinse cycle; have the PSI gauge and machine serviced so PSI gauge reads at recommended range during rinse cycle.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In the basement observed large areas and amounts of large dark rodent droppings throughout basement no activity in other parts of restuarant observed during the inspection. Pest Control Operator was contacted during the inspection to perform and emergency service tomorrow. Send the IPM report once service is completed to isdhealth@boston.gov and the report should show no captures no evidence of pests and any exclusionary recommendations have been completed and that the basement has been cleaned and sanitized of droppings.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 2, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

The exterior surfaces of the chemical warewashing machines at the bars are heavily soiled | the interiors of the deep fat fryer cabinets are heavily soiled with grease; clean and sanitize of grease and soils.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the main chemical warewashing machine the PSI gauge reads over 30psi during rinse cycle; have the PSI gauge and machine serviced so PSI gauge reads at recommended range during rinse cycle.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In the basement observed large areas and amounts of large dark rodent droppings throughout basement no activity in other parts of restuarant observed during the inspection. Pest Control Operator was contacted during the inspection to perform and emergency service tomorrow. Send the IPM report once service is completed to isdhealth@boston.gov and the report should show no captures no evidence of pests and any exclusionary recommendations have been completed and that the basement has been cleaned and sanitized of droppings.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 10, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Birria liquid at 165F in deep plastic containers in walk-in refrigerator. Spread out hot foods in meatl containers. Recommend not placing steaming hot foods in refrigerator. Use ice baths to rapidly cool hot foods.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Glassware dish machine not rinsing over 135F. Service machine as needed to reinse at 180F. Use bar dish machines to wash glassware.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Birria liquid at 165F in deep plastic containers in walk-in refrigerator. Spread out hot foods in meatl containers. Recommend not placing steaming hot foods in refrigerator. Use ice baths to rapidly cool hot foods.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Glassware dish machine not rinsing over 135F. Service machine as needed to reinse at 180F. Use bar dish machines to wash glassware.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 10, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Following up on customer report of rat sighting Continue to provide copies of weekly pest reports. Ask linen company to replace linen bin in alley. Have grease storage emptied and clean area in alley.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 31, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Following up on customer report of rat sighting Continue to provide copies of weekly pest reports. Ask linen company to replace linen bin in alley. Have grease storage emptied and clean area in alley.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 20, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Following up on customer report of rat sighting Continue to provide copies of weekly pest reports

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 16, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rat droppings in kitchen dish machine. Hole under dishmachine in process of being covered. Droppings under shelf in basement. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Continue to send pest reports to ISD every week. Review reports and follow all reccomendations.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 8, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rat droppings in kitchen dish machine. Hole under dishmachine in process of being covered. Droppings under shelf in basement. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Continue to send pest reports to ISD every week. Review reports and follow all reccomendations.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 8, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 30, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rat droppings in kitchen under convection oven and Cvap oven. Droppings under tequila bar and in basement. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Send pest reports to ISD every week for the next month. Review reports and follow all reccomendations.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 26, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Rat droppings observed at Tequila bar and emergency exit door. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed current pest report. Standing water and food debris around ice machine. Clean area to avoid attracting pests

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Emergency exit door observed with sun light visible at base. Replace door sweep to prevent pests from entering.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Drain flies observed at mop closet. Change mop head ensure mop is being dried after use. Scrub flor drain and consult pest control as needed.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 19, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Drain flies observed at mop closet. Change mop head ensure mop is being dried after use. Scrub flor drain and consult pest control as needed.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Rat droppings observed at Tequila bar and emergency exit door. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed current pest report. Standing water and food debris around ice machine. Clean area to avoid attracting pests

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Emergency exit door observed with sun light visible at base. Replace door sweep to prevent pests from entering.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 9, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in refrigerator not removed from package. Corrected on site. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

1st bar dish machine not rinsing with chemical sanitizer. Service as needed. Use kitchen dish machines for warewashing.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning is due next day.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 2, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in refrigerator not removed from package. Corrected on site. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

1st bar dish machine not rinsing with chemical sanitizer. Service as needed. Use kitchen dish machines for warewashing.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning is due next day.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 2, 2024 · Original Source

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