FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT
Virginia Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32803
Colonialtown
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10710629
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and debris spilled on the walk in freezer floor.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored underneath cutting board salad station. Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside reach in cooler used for salads.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked mixed shredded cheese 48°f, deli ham 44°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 1 hour recommend to quick chill product, also used smaller amount in pans. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half half not date marked stored inside walk in cooler overnight. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed three white cutting board soiled has yellow discoloration on the surface located on cook line.
Inspection Date: 11/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786988
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two cylinder not properly secured Manager provide at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed servers wearing watches while food handling in the expo line.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed bar tender beard also employee working in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the counters throughout kitchen. Manager removed immediately Corrected On-Site
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dirty water has floating food particles inside stored on the stove top, recommend to change water more often.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked deli ham 48°f, roast beef 45/46°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product or use ice bags. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juicer machine has old food debris left on the surface.
Inspection Date: 2/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504045
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards in kitchen with grooves.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning in walk in freezer
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (57F - Cold Holding) operator chose to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Diced soiled
Inspection Date: 9/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385803
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table . Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Bar area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grill has a residue build up on grill.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to slicer under the prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids at servers station.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed kiwi stored over ready to eat onions in walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw ready to eat salmon stored next to raw bacon in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Glass cleaner stored next to clean mugs at the bar area. Degreaser stored on top of dishmachine. Corrected On-Site
- 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Employee is handling lemons.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.White cutting boards are stained. Egg cups are stained.