Lolita's

245 Front St, Key West, FL 33040

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Lolita's stretching back to 2023. Lolita's was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Lolita's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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**

08A-05-6

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

53B-14-5

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**

31B-04-4

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**

10-07-4

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

24-08-4

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

14-36-5

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

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

29-34-4

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**

22-02-4

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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**

08A-20-5

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

21-04-4

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

10-20-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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**

08A-05-6

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

14-09-4

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.

12B-12-5

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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**

08A-05-6

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

14-11-5

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

21-44-1

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**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lolita's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lolita's on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lolita's?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lolita's.

How does Lolita's compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Lolita's most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Lolita's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lolita's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lolita's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Lolita's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lolita's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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