FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY Health Score — Key West, FL

301 WHITEHEAD ST, Key West, FL 33040

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 3
Inspected 8/18/2026
Key West avg 86 / 100
D
57 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Key West restaurants score 86 or above.

3 high-risk issues, 3 moderate issues, 13 minor issues

Inspected August 18, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 2% of restaurants in Key West. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
3
Moderate
3
Minor
13

Violations Found

  • High Risk Food manager certification and employee training
  • High Risk Food properly labeled, original container ×2
  • High Risk Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices
  • Moderate Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous foods (PH/TCS)
  • Moderate Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate ×2
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention ×2
  • Minor Adequate hot water available; hot water heater maintained
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Food storage: protected, labeled
  • Minor Ice/water vending machine maintenance
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Employee personal belongings ×3
  • Minor Allergen information provided

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Frequently Asked Questions

FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY received a ClearScore of 57/100 (Grade D) on its most recent inspection on August 18, 2026. 19 violations were noted.

FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY's inspection on August 18, 2026 uncovered 3 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 19 violations is detailed above.

FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY was last inspected on August 18, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY's ClearScore of 57/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 98% of Key West restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR current records before visiting.

The most recent inspection found 19 violations at FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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