FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #13
1395 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-954-1395
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast 52F batter stored on the cook line at room temperature. Manager stated the batter had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed the batter in the reach in cooler.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025004361 | Dec 13, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored in the cook line area on shelves next to clean utensils. Manager removed the drinks.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over cook beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the salmon.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean food containers in the dishwasher area. Manager removed the bottles.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean silverware stored next to the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Manager removed the silverware.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed strawberries. Employee washed the cut and uncut strawberries.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
Jul 18, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 7 ceiling tiles in the dining room with water damaged.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in front of the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager moped the floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room behind the spray hose soiled.
Dec 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. The employee properly washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over packaged cooked beef on the speed rack in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the beef above the bacon.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottle.
Food stored on floor. Case of raw shell eggs stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the eggs on a shelf.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over packaged ready to eat soup on the speed rack in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the bacon.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose connected to the hand washing sink next to the wait station leading to a portable floor air conditioning unit. Manager contacted the G.M. who contacted the AC company to disconnect the hose.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked a item off the floor then handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employees removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon stored over mayonnaise in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the salmon below the mayonnaise.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean food containers stored next to the hand washing sink in the preparation area. Manager removed the containers.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast 52F batter stored on the cook line at room temperature. Manager stated the batter had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed the batter in the reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium reading 100 ppm. Manager replaced all sanitizer buckets, new reading 250 ppm.
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.