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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #159

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #159 maintains a 3.7/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in FORT MYERS. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

8601 Dani Drive
Fort Myers, Florida, 33966
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/3/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13491601

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 13 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up in dishwasher. Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 tank not secured, operator secured tank. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash receptacle in unisex restroom uncovered.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a bracelet. Operator removed bracelet. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of walk in freezer door damaged. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light visible on the right sand side of the exterior door frame.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on the cook line and the servers line behind equipment.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster not displayed operator had one and put it on the office door. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door soiled.
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed leaf blower on dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Operator moved tool. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. Operator stated they are in the process of replacing them. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor from the line in the walk in cooler from the condenser.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face and then put ice in a cup for a guest beverage.
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell egg, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in the back covered when we started the inspection. Operator opened sink. Corrected On-Site

8/13/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10935014

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in prep front line area gasket torn.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. The manager posted handwashing sign in women's restroom during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

1/23/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8864220

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

8/19/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8781418

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Operator is cleaning hood filters in 3 compartment sink, they are not installed in hood system at time of inspection.

3/25/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8637765

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some wet nest pans at clean pan rack by dishwasher machine. Repeat 2-26-24 Repeat Violation

2/26/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8453149

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nest pans at clean pan rack by dishwasher machine. Repeat 7-24-23 Repeat Violation
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by prep area blocked with sink cover and plastic container. Operator remove all items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by office at end of cooks line. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

7/24/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8380485

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers as wet nested. Operator moved items so that they may properly dry. **Corrective Action Taken**