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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats144
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905247
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2026009830Nov 5, 2025Mar 4, 2026$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Nov 7, 2025 · - smoked salmon 45f Time Extended
Nov 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5
Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. - expo employee handling toast, and grading cheese.
Basic/13-09-4/Corrected On-Site
May 1, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Basic/16-48-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - zucchini over cooked gravy
Basic/08B-17-4
Nov 12, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind dish machine
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting boards on cooks line and dry dish area
Basic/14-09-4
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator replaced
Basic/21-08-4

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.