WATERFRONT BREWERY
201 WILLIAM STREET SUITE A · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on the dry storage room floor located in the kitchen. Observed dry storage room not separated by walls within the kitchen area.
Intermediate 9
02C-03-4Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Gallon of milk and orange juice stored in the walk in cooler.
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Reach in freezer located in the prep kitchen
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.Observed paint brush used as basting brush for butter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.Mens restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
22-06-4Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 17
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Top of dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
14-18-4Basic – Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Souffle cup in butter on cook line.
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.Dry storage room extra utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.phone charger. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Kitchen, dish room, bar areas.
42-02-4Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-4Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.Observed ice scoop stored on rusty rack between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.Knife stored in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Next to the ice machine in the Server station. **Corrected On-Site**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Reach in cooler drawers. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
23-14-4Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with rust.At end of cook line, overflow catering.
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.Prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:20 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.