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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #253

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #253 located in WINTER HAVEN has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

555 Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Winter Haven, Florida, 33880
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899136

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line manager discarded and placed new cutting boards out Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under servers station equipment , employee began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use lids for pots stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon at servers station in 59°, employee removed water Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Evaporated milk

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8877140

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Dirty dish pan stored with clean dishes. Operator removed dish to the dish machine area for washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of bread on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator removed box from the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server station ice dumped in hand washing only sink. Operator removed ice from the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779538

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8508351

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and purses on the top drink mix packet's storage shelf. Operator removed items and placed in bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378316

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed dirty apron and dicer to appropriate areas for cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom part of the oven metal piece hanging to the floor on the cook line.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around the door. Door will not close properly.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance grease/food debris on the cook line.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dirty Waffle machine stored on rack with clean dishes.