FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #162

With 5 inspections documented, FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #162 maintains a 4.3/5 food safety rating in FORT MYERS. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

10021 University Plaza Drive
Fort Myers, Florida, 33913
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10890301

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter under window: sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (54F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (71F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator labeled some foods for 4 hour discard, put others in walk-in cooler for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8881695

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting near dishwashing area.

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781719

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered by bread at end of cook line dry storage. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under pass through window on server line, cut tomatoes salsa (66F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) in ice bath for 2 hours 30 minutes per operator. Operator discarded. Discussed use of time as a public health control with operator. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8461053

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380822

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed