FIRST WATCH #151
1448 N ALAFAYA TRL, Orlando FL 32828 · 407-809-3447
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live small flying insects back of the house area. Next routine visit per supervisor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024064974 | Aug 12, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 | $200 |
| 4--2017010002 | Jan 13, 2017 | Mar 14, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live small flying insects back of the house area. Next routine visit per supervisor.
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. The last 3 hired. Operator let his employees signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the bar area. Operator added a bottle of soap.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over water next to syrup and hot chocolate at cafe station. Operator switch it.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar area. Operator added sign.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container stored not inverted at the kitchen. Operator fix it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 small flying insect at prep area back of the house not landing at any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs been out less than 2 hours no time mark. Operator added the time at the iPad.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear buckets stored on employee hand sink kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator used soup cup to scoop potatoes. Spoke to manager and they discarded and used a scoop with handle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed dishwasher wearing a watch.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at the eggs table in poor repair.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live small flying insects at the bar area not landing at any food. Per supervisor next announcement visit.
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. Only 100 % complied for 3 employees the rest required training.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area and kitchen area top of the storage shelves.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on make table door. Operator removed it.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at the bottom of walk-in cooler door.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottles of drink and energy drink at the reach-in cooler front area cafe station. Operator removed it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the bar area. Operator moved it to the sanitizer buckets.
Aug 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live small flying,one at the prep area and one at the dish area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at the kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on top of make table.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of the make table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes at the kitchen.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Operator change the sanitizer buckets 200 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. First watch seasoning no label.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on dish area 1 small flying insect around dry storage racks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels on hand sink located at cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Chemical bottle stored on dish area no name.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Small plastic containers kept on rack at dish area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Debris on reach in cooler across from flat tops.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed 1 employee washing hand before changing gloves without rubbed her hand for less than 10-15 seconds then close the faucet then dry her hand.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect by the prep area not touching any food. Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. 13 out of 28 employees need to be done.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By dish area- kitchen are.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler by the server area ambient temperature was 55 degree operator stated that was good at the morning but he will call someone for repair.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to the operator.
No handwashing sign provided or soap at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
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