FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #162
10021 UNIVERSITY PLAZA DR, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239-789-2910
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under pass through window on server line, cut tomatoes salsa (66F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) in ice bath for 2 hours 30 minutes per operator. Operator discarded. Discussed use of time as a public health control with operator.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw bacon over cooked beef and cooked pork. Operator moved to proper storage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Right corner of front line by tall glass door reach-in cooler, employee bags with single serving articles and condiments. Operator removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters in right side dry storage rack by tall glass door reach-in cooler. Operator covered.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter under window: sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (54F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (71F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator labeled some foods for 4 hour discard, put others in walk-in cooler for quick cooling.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting near dishwashing area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under pass through window on server line, cut tomatoes salsa (66F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) in ice bath for 2 hours 30 minutes per operator. Operator discarded. Discussed use of time as a public health control with operator.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered by bread at end of cook line dry storage. Operator discarded.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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