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FIRST WATCH #0692

6596 N US HWY 41, Apollo Beach FL 33572 · 656-208-0058

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats156
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3919194
Grade history
NOV 23
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream 53 F in reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up sanitation sink to use until repairs can be made to the unit.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Manager not able to provide approved food handler certifications for some employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket next to clean containers. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapples and mushrooms over ready to eat carrots and kale in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greans 72 F on top in reach in cooler on cook line.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in bar handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar handwash sink. Operator replaced at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from dish machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream 53 F in reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass jars not inverted in dish area.
Basic/24-05-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked with cart.
/46-04-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.