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LOLITA'S WINE MARKET

16 18TH STREET S, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 727-505-0503

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats34
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217947
Grade history
JAN 24
MAY 24
FEB 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above condiments in standing reach-in cooler. Discussed with employee proper storage. Employees began to relocate items.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink in prep area does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
Intermediate/27-19-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Handwash sink in prep area does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Time Extended
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alex Rodriguez expired CFM 11-07-2019.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink in prep area does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
Intermediate/27-19-4/Warning
Handwash sink near expresso machine path is blocked by chairs, box, and small table. Discussed with operator keeping path to hand wash sink free and clear.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Squeeze bottle on drainboard of three-compartment sink containing blue soap not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temperature reading 112f.
Intermediate/16-53-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on top of food cart.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in both restrooms. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111.Employees must wash hands.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon served undercooked not identified on menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No proof provided that food employees hired less than 60 days are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to three-compartment sink. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line. Operator removed from floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pan containing flour stored on dry-storage shelf not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.