Lolita's in Key West
245 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
Lolita's in Key West has accumulated 169 violations across 19 inspections dating to at least 2021, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a consistent pattern, with hand washing violations cited in at least 6 inspections, employee health policy violations in 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 5 inspections. Consumer advisory violations—typically indicating raw or undercooked menu items without proper customer notification—appeared in 3 consecutive high-priority findings at the August 2025 inspection. A 2020 fire safety violation documented flammables stored near a source of ignition. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 identified 18 violations including high-priority failures in hand washing, toxic substance control, food contact surfaces, and approved food source, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 24, 2026
Lolita's in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Lolita's in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lolita's in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Lolita's in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lolita's in Key West last inspected?
- Lolita's in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lolita's in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lolita's in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Lolita's in Key West had?
- Lolita's in Key West has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lolita's in Key West find?
- Lolita's in Key West was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lolita's in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Lolita's in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Lolita's in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lolita's in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lolita's in Key West operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Bistro 245/ Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina (2020).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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