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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #0475

1523 NE PINE ISLAND RD, UNIT 11, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 941-907-9800

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats153
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607640
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-in cooler. The manager discarded cracked eggs.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors men's restroom door.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Dec 15, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom door not tight fitting.
Basic/32-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in prep area under glasses gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked eggs in egg rack on cook line. The operator discarded the cracked eggs.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above storage rack.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook adjust glasses and touch face while food preparation. The manager corrected cook and had her wash hands and change cloths during inspection.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure at handwashing sink in bar area.
Intermediate/27-17-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time As Public Health Paperwork for Eggs and Potatoes.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine in prep area with rust like substance on the soda grade.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not protected on cook line. The manager inverted plates on cook line.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4

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.