LOLITA'S
245 FRONT ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305.294.4000
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite. Operator provided test kit
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. Observed employee training Sean Frisner Duvin expired on 02/20/26
Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottle of water inside of kitchen area reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on shelf with clean dishes
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in cafeteria area wall tile missing.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket 0 ppm. Chef made new solution 200 ppm
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above barbecue sauces.
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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ware wash area: several clean plans on a shelf wet nesting.
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.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Main walk in cooler door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter, taco bar: handwashing sink in the corner.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Kitchen, underneath the large dishwasher.
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
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Employee removed them.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Employee corrected it immediately.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.
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.