FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #134
4715 N OCEAN DR, Sea Ranch Lakes FL 33308 · 754.220.6923
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
APR 24
JUL 24
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of flies of in light trap next to cookline
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee put on gloves and handled clean dishes without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Anti microbial fruit and vegetable treatment line draining into prep area hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Cookline employee picked up spoon from floor with gloved hands, placed it to be washed rinsed and sanitized then proceeded to cookline to continue customers order, reviewed hand washing and glove usage. Employee changed gloves.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Cookline employee picked up spoon from floor with gloved hands, placed it to be washed rinsed and sanitized then proceeded to cookline to continue customers order, reviewed hand washing.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -Server handled soiled dishes then touched hair and began touching clean plate, and ready to eat muffin without washing hands. Reviewed handwashing with server. Server acknowledged.
Server touched hair and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed handwashing with server. Server acknowledged.
Unwashed produce over ready to eat. -Walk in cooler; unwashed kiwis over ready to eat pasteurized liquid eggs. Operator stored properly.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Left cookline hand washing sink used to store wet wiping cloths. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at left cookline handwash sink. Operator provided.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by dish washing area. Operator secured.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance by server drink station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted in office with expiration of 12-01-24
Cutting board at salad station has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -1 employee drink observed on expo line -1 employee beverage observed on clean dish storage rack. Operator removed.
Food stored under dripping water from condenser unit in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler condenser unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands. -Employee picked up utensil that fell on ground rinsed in left cook line hand washing sink, and continued cooking potatoes for customers order. Operator placed scoop to be washed rinsed and sanitized. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage with operator and employee, employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Right cook line hand washing sink; Used as storage for food container. Operator removed, stored properly. -Left cook line hand washing sink; Used to rinse utensil that fell on ground. Operator placed in dish washing are to be washed rinsed and sanitized. Reviewed proper hand washing sink usage with operator.
Employee coffee cup on food preparation table at prep station. Operator discarded.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Cook line salad station counter. Operator removed and stored in sanitizing solution.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 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.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of flies of in light trap next to cookline
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By back door
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in kitchen reach in cooler. Operator removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen prep area. Manager placed in sanitizer bucket
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink at cook line. Operator supplied
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line standing water 70°F. Operator dumped water
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean/sanitized dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat pasteurized eggs in walk in cooler. Cookline open top - upper section - raw smoked salmon stored behind ready to eat deli meats. Operator stored all items properly.
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 Cookline - cut melon, cooked potatoes, shell eggs, pancake batter, sour cream. Expo area - butter. All items placed out less than 3 hours ago. Operator time stamped all items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil items in expo hand sink. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bags/purses on shelf with single service items.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cut lemons stored under paper towel dispenser at expo hand sink. Operator stored properly.
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.