FIRST WATCH #57
7500 W SANDLAKE RD A101, Orlando FL 32819 · 941-907-9800
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Five live small flying insects by the mop sink area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019039018 | Jun 24, 2019 | Aug 28, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees expired in February of 2026
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils in clean rack in dish area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Under prep table in prep kicthen
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in prep kitchen
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring Mix (51F - Cold Holding) operator placed spring mix bowl in ice bath
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dish washer washed gloved hands in three compartment sink. Manager coached employee to wash hand in hand wash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled in storage area and by dishwashing area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at chemical station.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at dishwashing station storage area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers engaged in food preparation have bracelets Prep associate has bracelet while washing fruit and packaging meats.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server with unrestrained hair adding spring mix to plates in server area.
Hole in wall by ice machine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. On cookline, tongs touching dressed salad.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At omelet station, container with scoop at 72F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine exterior soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On cookline next to single serve containers At coffee station next to clean glassed
Utensils in poor condition basting brush at dishwashing station broken stained.
Water leaking from pipe at ice machine filters
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Five live small flying insects by the mop sink area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards have black stains. Interior of toaster oven has a residue build up
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled dishes and handled clean dishes without washing hands.Dishwasher.
Five live small flying insects by the mop sink area.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.Raw bacon stored next to onions in walk in cooler. Raw ready to eat smoked salmon stored over soup in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked carrots,51 f,black beans,50 f,corn,49 f,chicken stock,50 f held less than four hours stated operator.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Servers are handling bread and scooping ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards have black stains. Interior of toaster oven has a residue build up
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee is filling water at handwashing sink.
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Server is wearing a watch.
Food stored on floor.Salt for the water softener at back line area.
Sanitizer bucket stored next food liner bags under prep table at the cooks line.
Unwashed avocados stored over prepped onions in walk in cooler.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salmon, 45F, less than 2 hour. Corrective action taken, product discarded
Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. - handsink at cookline, caulking is worn and should be replaced.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection 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 handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up trash from floor and threw it away, immediately began toasting bread. Manager immediately coached employee and had them wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter 54F - in unit less than 2 hours. Operator exchanged for cold batter and returned back to refrigerator for temperature recovery.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around hand sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink
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.