FIRST WATCH #1029
1520 CORTEZ RD, Bradenton FL 34207
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line reach in cooler cheese (61F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been there for approximately 1 hour and removed cheese to below the fill line and placed in reach in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025004456 | Dec 30, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on guard and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line reach in cooler cheese (61F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been there for approximately 1 hour and removed cheese to below the fill line and placed in reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on beard guard with gloves on both hands, grabbed a flour tortilla to make a wrap. Educated employee on glove use and handwashing. Employee discarded tortilla,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee put on beard guard with gloves on both hands, grabbed a flour tortilla to make a wrap. Educated employee on glove use and handwashing. Employee discarded tortilla,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
1 Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.
2 Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cooks line.employees put on beard guard.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist watch on wrist on an employee engaged in food preparation.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw bacon over bread rolls. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw bacon.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting.Person in charge separated containers to air dry.
Dec 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area pancake mix (60F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been there for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with wrist bands on wrist. Person in charge had employee remove and wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cooks line. Person in charge placed cloth in sanitizer.
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from grill cut melon (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); cut strawberries (48F - Cold Holding); roast beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); ham (58F - Cold Holding); sausage (58F - Cold Holding) person in charge stated all the products had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours and placed all items in the reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in front kitchen area cleaned knives and a food container in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed from sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Bottled water stored on floor in back kitchen area. Person in charge stated that it was not delivered today and removed from floor.
Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of parking area.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Seafood over frozen Blueberries and cooked Soup. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw Seafood.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in back kitchen area employee washed a knife in Handwashing sink. Educated Person in charge on the use of Handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in waitstaff area. Person in charge filled paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink in waitstaff area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid on North End of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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