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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #13

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #13 located in SARASOTA has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

1395 MAIN ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13465989

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean silverware stored next to the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Manager removed the silverware. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed strawberries. Employee washed the cut and uncut strawberries. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over cook beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the salmon. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean food containers in the dishwasher area. Manager removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site

7/18/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10882198

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 7 ceiling tiles in the dining room with water damaged.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in front of the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager moped the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room behind the spray hose soiled. Repeat Violation

12/13/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8844554

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of raw shell eggs stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the eggs on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. The employee properly washed their hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over packaged cooked beef on the speed rack in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the beef above the bacon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

7/30/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8718082

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over packaged ready to eat soup on the speed rack in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the bacon. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose connected to the hand washing sink next to the wait station leading to a portable floor air conditioning unit. Manager contacted the G.M. who contacted the AC company to disconnect the hose.

2/13/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8463287

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean food containers stored next to the hand washing sink in the preparation area. Manager removed the containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked a item off the floor then handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employees removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon stored over mayonnaise in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the salmon below the mayonnaise.

8/3/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8339752

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium reading 100 ppm. Manager replaced all sanitizer buckets, new reading 250 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast 52F batter stored on the cook line at room temperature. Manager stated the batter had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed the batter in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**