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WATERFRONT BREWERY

201 WILLIAM STREET SUITE A · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3698346
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13699905
DBPR license5428274

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate 7

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen.

#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

#16Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed over door handle rusted at kitchen.

#17Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with salt at kitchen not labeled as specified by law.

#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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.

#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical at kitchen not label.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin soiled located near dishwasher.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic14-09-4

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

#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler at kitchen.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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.

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dishwasher area.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.