Key West, Monroe County

LOLITA'S

245 FRONT ST, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Feb 24, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24392068

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above barbecue sauces. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24392069

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FLRA: Jean Frisner Duvin, expired 02/20/26

24-08-4

Detail 24392071

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ware wash area: several clean plans on a shelf wet nesting.

10-07-4

Detail 24392070

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on a table by the cookline: spatulas and serving utensils stored in standing water, Temperature 77f. Operator discarded the water and put new water on the stove top, water temperature 173F. Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 24392072

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Main walk in cooler door.

31B-04-4

Detail 24392073

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter, taco bar: handwashing sink in the corner. Corrected On-Site

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 23930693

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Kitchen, underneath the large dishwasher.

22-02-4

Detail 23930694

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board. Front inside bar: soda gun nozzle Outside bar: soda gun nozzle Corrected On-Site

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 23817128

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw fish . Executive Sous chef inverted the product order inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23817126

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23817127

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Employee corrected it immediately. Corrected On-Site

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22805845

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over slices turkey. Reach in cooler cook line area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22805847

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-12-5

Detail 22805846

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Water bottle.

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21800553

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and raw shrimp being stored on top of cake. Located in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21800554

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

21-44-1

Detail 21800555

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Located on prep tables throughout kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21800552

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar removed from their original container placed in plastic containers and not labeled. Chef added label. Corrected On-Site

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20965541

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs on a wheeled cart stored above sliced ham. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 20965537

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler in front of the cook line: 2 bottles of in house Asian Aioli dated 3/2. Observed operator discard the product. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 20965539

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler in front of the cook line: 2 bottles of in house Asian Aioli dated 3/2.

08B-47-4

Detail 20965538

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: cases of raw beef stored on the floor underneath the shelves. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20965540

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the cold prep area. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 20965542

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket with quaternary sanitizer stored on prep tables while employees are prepping pizza and cutting lettuce. Corrected On-Site

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 20599806

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Guacamole.

14-09-4

Detail 20599807

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20599803

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area by cook line.

36-24-5

Detail 20599805

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Storage area l

23-03-4

Detail 20599802

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink located in the pool bar

02D-01-5

Detail 20599804

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour containers.