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FIRST WATCH #1051

5723 RED BUG LAKE RD, Winter Springs FL 32708 · 689-229-2570

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats166
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904421
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found - 2 flying insects next to apron bin.
High priority/35A-02-7
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023024369Feb 9, 2023May 25, 2023$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Live, small flying insects found. - 2 flying insects near manager's office
High priority/35A-02-8
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Intermediate/13-06-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. - walk-in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Vulcan oven
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
The state's own report →
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - sweet cream dated 11/29 at front bar. - Operator discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High priority/01B-13-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of clean stored over clean cups in dish.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. - operator coached employee.
Intermediate/13-06-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 1 new hire
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle with clear liquid stored in kitchen area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored next to clean glass ware in dish area.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. -food stored in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Vulcan ovens
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of Vulcan oven
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. - 0 ppm, Per operator is out of Chlorine Sanitizer
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found - 2 flying insects next to apron bin.
High priority/35A-02-7
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - open deli roast beef
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Vulcan oven
Basic/22-08-4
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -food debris on exterior of dish machine - operator had dish machine spot cleaned
Basic/16-21-4/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board being used for cutting bread
Basic/14-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under dirty dish storage in dish pit
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on shelf in Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit door blocked by trash cart
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.