FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #11
8383 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Sarasota FL 34238 · 941.923.6754
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. No time mark on cracked eggs at cook station. Manager had employee discard.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling in dry storage area.
Water draining onto floor surface.Observed drip from pipes under hand sink across from dish machine onto floor.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in dry storage area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed cold faucet not working at hand sink across from dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in cinnamon sugar container. Manager removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing in dry storage area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed multiple coving tiles across from ice machine on back wall damaged.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor between grill and reach in cooler on cook line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water faucet not operational near drying rack in back dish machine area.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled top of exterior dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tile not smooth in front dry storage area where single use items are stored. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in water by egg station at 79F. Employee changed water to 190F.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed no time mark on whipped butter at front counter out for less than 4 hours. Manager replaced.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris on top exterior of dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed metal soufflé cup in bulk sugar bin. Manager removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling in dry storage for single use. area near private dining room not smooth.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic food container wet nesting on storage shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers in dry storage for single use. area near private dining room not inverted. Manager corrected by inverting.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed smoked salmon over cut deli Turkey in Walkin Cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Whipped butter at 74F at front counter and Sliced Cheese in Reachin Cooler on cook line at 61F.Employee removed top half of cheese and placed inside unit. Manager removed whipped butter and replaced with new product.
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. No time mark on cracked eggs at cook station. Manager had employee discard.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris on top and under flanges on top of Dishwashing Machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on preparation counter next to pancake griddle. Employee corrected by removing.
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