FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY
301 WHITEHEAD ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken wings container at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw tuna Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label at reach in cooler by across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot holding; pulled pork (123F – Hot Holding). As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee took to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by bar hand sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked meatloaf stored inside reach in coolers gaskets soiled dated 8-9. As per chef removed from freezer yesterday and forgot to change date. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Johnson Castro Galemo expired 08-15-26.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
06-09-1Basic – 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 raw tuna Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label at reach in cooler by across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep area.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. By dishwasher.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor by cook line.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at ice bin bar area.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach inc older gaskets soiled by prep area and kitchen. Employee started cleaning gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By cook line. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour at storage prep area not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed by ware washing area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:18 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.