WATERFRONT BREWERY
201 WILLIAM STREET SUITE A · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed over door handle rusted at kitchen.
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with salt at kitchen not labeled as specified by law.
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical at kitchen not label.
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin soiled located near dishwasher.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee soda stored at preparation table at kitchen. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler at kitchen.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
23-03-4Basic – 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.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dishwasher area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:08 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.