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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #196

With 9 documented inspections, FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #196 in SARASOTA has achieved a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34287
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13551361

  • 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in multiple locations. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13550008

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine. Warning
  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in multiple locations. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored with clean dishes in the ware washing area. Operator disposed of it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the top half of the containers on the cook line: Turkey (56F - Cold Holding);; Sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding);; Beef (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of them. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the top half of the containers on the cook line: Turkey (56F - Cold Holding);; Sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding);; Beef (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of them. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the warewashing hand sink with a straw inside. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13459251

  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their plaza trash compactor with multiple holes rusted out of it and rusted metal sticking off of it.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored above the food prep table. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch unlabeled and stored in the walk in cooler. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a prep cook with a bracelet on. Operator had them remove it. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage piled around the shared plaza dumpster.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee go from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands or putting on gloves. Operator had them rerun the dishes and wash their hands. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894967

  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper installed over their boxed sodas. Operator moved the boxed sodas. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8830774

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779390

  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out. Observed a rusted out hole on the side of the shared plaza trash compactor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the left side cook line make table: Chopped sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded turkey (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed bags of ice on them. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8562273

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of ciabatta on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed case on the shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 100ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 200ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454428

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting in the warewashing area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the right side oven handles on the cook line. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the wall behind the dishwashing machine.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the right side make table on the cook line: Turkey (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that they grabbed the containers from the walk in cooler and put them on the line for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed food in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back right prep hand wash sink used to wash and strain avocados. Operator removed the avocados and strainer from the hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378153

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of dishwashing machine. Manager cleaned debris up. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed clean dish storage on top of hand wash sink. Manager removed items blocking sinks Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket used for straining inside back right hand wash sink. Manager removed bucket. Corrected On-Site