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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS #99

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS #99 in PALM HARBOR has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

35146 US HWY 19 N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/19/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10899140

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing bracelets
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth used for cleaning in ware washing area. Operator moved wiping cloth to dirty laundry area. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed provider Form HR 5030-100
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean metal container soiled with food debris in ware washing area, cutting boards soiled on cook line

5/15/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10837314

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in the ware washing area. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cameron who has worked here for longer than 60 days. Alexis expired food handlers training in 05/2024

2/13/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10778168

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bananas over ready to eat bread and container of sugar. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds. Discussed with employee and manager.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container sitting in handwash sink. Container was removed Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired training for Alexis. Certificate expired 5/18/24.

1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10729270

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

1/10/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10729878

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salamander melter pilot lights are presently not lighting. Equipment to remain off until it can be repaired.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above grill soiled with soot.

11/25/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8746756

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

1/25/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8473586

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

8/15/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8363827

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board near toaster
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from oven door handles.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding second temperature 9:36am 40F cooling); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding second temperature 9:36am 40F cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding second temperature 36F cooling.) Corrected On-Site