FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #162

With 6 inspections documented, FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #162 maintains a 4.1/5 food safety rating in FORT MYERS. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13457213

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Right corner of front line by tall glass door reach-in cooler, employee bags with single serving articles and condiments. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters in right side dry storage rack by tall glass door reach-in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw bacon over cooked beef and cooked pork. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

7/9/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10890301

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 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**

12/10/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8881695

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

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

9/5/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8781719

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 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

4/26/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8461053

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/1/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8380822

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed