FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #174
218 WHEELHOUSE LN #1000, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407.291.6325
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found - 20+ on ceiling and walls at expo area - 20+ on ceilings and walls at dish area - 10 on ceilings and walls at cookline. __ 50 small flying insects Observed only on ceilings and walls. Have not observed any small flying insects on food contact surfaces or clean equipment and utensils.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026009830 | Nov 5, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found - 20+ on ceiling and walls at expo area - 20+ on ceilings and walls at dish area - 10 on ceilings and walls at cookline. __ 50 small flying insects Observed only on ceilings and walls. Have not observed any small flying insects on food contact surfaces or clean equipment and utensils.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded.
Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. - expo employee handling toast, and grading cheese.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - zucchini over cooked gravy
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind dish machine
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting boards on cooks line and dry dish area
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator replaced
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.