DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

FIRST WATCH

FIRST WATCH maintains a 1.2/5 food safety rating based on 2 health department inspections in MERRITT ISLAND. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

East Merritt Island Causeway
Florida, 32952
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928995

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo cup used as scoop in potatoes. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks not segregated from customer foods in multiple locations Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. iPad on plate for service. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker put in hair net Corrected On-Site
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle in standing water at 88°F
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In prep area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above expo window is soiled
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Kiwi not washed prior to use. Labels still on skin
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook used gloved hands to wipe work area with sanitizer cloth. Did not change gloves or wash hands before touching avocados and cracking eggs.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cold tubs on service line whipped cream (50F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding).
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold tubs on service line whipped cream (50F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding)
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees dumping tea urns in sink
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind the bar Repeat Violation
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates on filters for ice machine Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8991426

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. Operator inverted Carafes not protected. Operator covered Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-74-1:Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. On the floor in riser room at rear of building. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm at service bar.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New hires in building training have not signed documentation. Operator had employees review and sign Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at 2 sinks Corrected On-Site
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters for ice machine