WATERFRONT BREWERY
201 WILLIAM STREET SUITE A, Key West FL 33040 · 305-293-1895
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2024
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (56F - Cold Holding) held in the reach in cooler for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed items into another reach in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019052328 | Oct 15, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed over door handle rusted at kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dishwasher area.
May 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over soup at walk in cooler. Employee relocated products.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection no food handler certificates provided for staff.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed over door handle rusted at kitchen.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with salt at kitchen not labeled as specified by law.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical at kitchen not label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin soiled located near dishwasher.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee soda stored at preparation table at kitchen. Employee discarded drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dishwasher area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler throughout kitchen. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dishwasher area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Mahi and tuna in ROP package inside walk in cooler. Operator started to take products from package.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on prep table across cook line. Operator removed from table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed French fries thawing at room temperature on prep table across salad station. Operator placed fries inside walk in cooler.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (56F - Cold Holding) held in the reach in cooler for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed items into another reach in cooler.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the protein walk in cooler and ware washing area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food containers with crack lids.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the ladies bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed multiple reach in coolers in the kitchen interior soiled.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan inside walk in cooler. Operator started to clean the fan.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located cook line area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located cook line area.
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