Waterfront Brewery

201 William Street Suite A, Key West, FL 33040

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Waterfront Brewery stretching back to 2023. Waterfront Brewery was last inspected on Aug 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Waterfront Brewery is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (56F - Cold Holding) held in the reach in cooler for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed items into another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F.

14-74-7

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the protein walk in cooler and ware washing area.

36-22-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food containers with crack lids.

14-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the ladies bathroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed multiple reach in coolers in the kitchen interior soiled.

22-16-4

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located cook line area. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located cook line area. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan inside walk in cooler. Operator started to clean the fan. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in flour container.

14-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

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

21-12-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waterfront Brewery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waterfront Brewery on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waterfront Brewery?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waterfront Brewery.

How does Waterfront Brewery compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Waterfront Brewery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Waterfront Brewery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waterfront Brewery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waterfront Brewery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Waterfront Brewery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waterfront Brewery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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