DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #16

Based on 6 health inspections, FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #16 in FORT MYERS has earned a 4.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33907
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13489605

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13485928

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above front dining table near front reception area, above wait station cash register, and above hand wash sink at dishwasher entrance. Note: operator has front dining room table blocked off from use. Note: operator put ceiling tile back above wait station cash register. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in women's restroom. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall around water heater room. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed utensil. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868683

  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730424

  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing solution bucket stored next to single use cups at server station. Operator removed sanitizing bucket to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505879

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles shows damage at dry storage.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing at next to dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground around dumpster.

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351626

  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open container on front cook's line counter. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of dish machine. Operator in process of repairs via work order. Repeat from 05-10-2023 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation