FIRST WATCH #1043
8990 US 301 N UNIT 123, Parrish FL 34219
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stick butter (80F - Cold Holding) in the prep area. The operator stated the butter is used for waffles. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The stick butter is not listed on the time as public health control form. The operator discarded the butter.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed dishwashing machine with chlorine reading of 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink with quaternary reading of 200ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to watermelon on prep shelf in prep area. Manager removed sanitizer bucket.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at server hand washing sink. Employee provided soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop without handle stored inside powdered sugar container on cook line. Manager removed scoop.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed spare clean utensils in kitchen not stored with all food contact surfaces facing same direction.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishments 2025 license posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee placing dirty dishes in a hand wash sink. Operator had the dishes removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup buried in oil. Operator removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on the three ceiling vents in the server area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employe drinks stored above the prep area and cook line. Operator moved them.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken and rice soup (99F - Reheating); tomato soup (150F - Reheating) in the bain marie on the cook line. The operator stated the above foods had been held for approximately 3 hours. The water temperature was 160F. The operator was unable to provide proof the soups were properly reheated to 165F within 2 hours. The operator discarded the soups. Observed stick butter (80F - Cold Holding) in the prep area. The operator stated the butter is used for waffles. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The stick butter is not listed on the time as public health control form. The operator discarded the butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stick butter (80F - Cold Holding) in the prep area. The operator stated the butter is used for waffles. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The stick butter is not listed on the time as public health control form. The operator discarded the butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chicken and rice soup (99F - Reheating); tomato soup (150F - Reheating) in the bain marie on the cook line. The operator stated the above foods had been held for approximately 3 hours. The water temperature was 160F. The operator was unable to provide proof the soups were properly reheated to 165F within 2 hours. The operator discarded the soups.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle containing a blue chemical stored near canned pumpkin purée in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine warewashing solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator discontinued the use of the dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink on the server line. The sink is marked as a handwashing sink on the establishment plans.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the server line. The sink is marked as a handwashing sink on the establishment plans.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near a case of bananas in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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