Waterfront Brewery

201 William Street Suite A, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428274

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 76 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 1, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.High priority · fixed on the spot · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 1 complaint inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 7 basic (4 repeats)
-24
Safety score76

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Sep12026

Complaint inspection

11 violations found

First visitSep 1, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  Observed raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef inside walk in cooler. Employee stored raw ground beef on. Bottom shelf under raw whole muscle beef.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  Observed hose connected under dishwasher second floor kitchen no vacuum breaker.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed can opener blade soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Operator provided paper towels.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic7
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  Observed scoop handle inside flour, inside flour container. Operator stored scoop with handle upwards.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Observed at drying racks, clean containers with old labels stuck on them Employee removed old labels from clean containers during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  Observed at kitchen towel under cutting board. Employee stored removed during inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed shelf under prep table/ Flat grill at kitchen soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Observed plates at kitchen, not inverted. Employee stored plates inverted.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Observed at kitchen 3 door cooler prep table.
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug42026Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitAug 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed over door handle rusted at kitchen.
Basic2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed wall soiled by dishwasher area.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.