Lolita's
245 Front St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5402433
What drove the grade
Required employee training expired for some employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 4 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 6 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: 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
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training Sean Frisner Duvin expired on 02/20/26
Basic6
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Observed sanitizer bucket 0 ppm. Chef made new solution 200 ppm
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed wall in cafeteria area wall tile missing.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: 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
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.