First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West
301 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West has 25 inspections on record between 2019 and March 2026, documenting 353 total violations—an average of 14.1 violations per inspection, nearly triple the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the inspection history, with management awareness failures cited in multiple inspections (2026, 2023), employee health reporting violations appearing in at least two inspections (2023), and chemical storage deficiencies documented repeatedly (2025, 2023). The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 identified 30 violations including three high-priority findings related to management awareness, shell stock requirements, and parasite destruction, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action." A prior inspection on December 12, 2023 recommended an administrative complaint and identified four high-priority violations. The facility received one formal disciplinary action totaling $240 in fines. Fire safety violations involving defective electrical wiring were documented in July 2019 and March 2019.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 3, 2026
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $240.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022043527 | $240.00 | Jun 24, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections41 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West last inspected?
- First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West had?
- First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 14.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West find?
- First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $240.00 in fines.
- How much has First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West been fined?
- First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West has been fined a total of $240.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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