FIRST WATCH #1150
2514 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral FL 33914 · 239-475-0289
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 to 5 small flying insects in bar area by juice spender.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023041571 | Jul 24, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup inside ice tea nozzles.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank unsecured by ice machine.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm); operator discarded and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching apron and shirt while preparing food. Educated cook on not touching cloths or skin while engaging in food preparation.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over produce in reach-in beside deep fried. The cook moved the produce to top shelf in reach-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs were removed from deep frier handle.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored upright beside dressing holder. The operator inverted silverware during inspection.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken strips (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The cook placed ice on the raw products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn beside cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed from oven door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tong was removed from deep frier.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager discarded open drink in stand up reach-in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside cook line.
Nov 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands on shirt and apron while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing and not touching cloths or skin while engaging in food preparation.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 to 5 small flying insects in bar area by juice spender.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat chicken wings in walk-in cooler. The operator moved raw hamburgers to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potatoes (111F - Hot Holding); brown gravy (110F); marinara sauce (107F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (109F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The cook reheated all items in microwave.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed some employee training documents as missing at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on multiple reach in cooler doors on cook line.
Jul 24, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator is to discontinue use of dish machine and instead utilize 3 compartment sink until machine is functioning properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 24 small flying insects on shelf and floor area under 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line in roll top reach in cooler by fryer: cooked chicken wings (58F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); in roll top reach in cooler by wine and beer rack : diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding); in two door stainless steel reach in cooler under prep table : cooked rice (56F - Cold Holding); ambient air (56F - Cold Holding); and at front bar cooler: dairy drink mix (53F - Cold Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple soiled gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line.
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. Observed some employee training documents as missing at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple light covers as soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above prep table on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on multiple reach in cooler doors on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor under shelves in dry storage and equipment on cook line.
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