FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #176
4324 53RD AVE EAST, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-932-4507
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cooks line raw shell eggs and cooked potatoes not time stamped. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026035288 | Mar 23, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler front kitchen cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding);; sausage (57F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); yogurt (57F - Cold Holding); cut melons (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler over 4 hours and voluntarily discarded all items.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed observed in steam table chicken rice soup start time 6:25am end time 8:45am (141F - Reheating). Educated Person in charge on reheating foods. And emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler front kitchen cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding);; sausage (57F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); yogurt (57F - Cold Holding); cut melons (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler over 4 hours and voluntarily discarded all items.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.observed on cooks line potatoes, shell, eggs, and butter not time stamped. Person in charge stated that they were put out approximately at 8:30 AM and time stamped them accordingly.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.observed in steam table chicken rice soup start time 6:25am end time 8:45am (141F - Reheating). Educated Person in charge on reheating foods. And emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.Person in charge secured tanks.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. observed on cooks line employee engaging in food preparation with a bracelet on wrist. Employee remove bracelet and wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on waitstaff line. Person in charge inverted.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line pancake batter (50F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the dispenser for approximately 30 minutes and placed in reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system over grill.
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on cooks line. A employee wiped his forehead with gloves on both hands,grabbed a bowl, touched food contact surface and failed to remove gloves,wash hands and put on new gloves.Person in charge educated employee on glove use and handwashing. Employee put soiled dish in dish room.Employee remove gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cooks line raw shell eggs and cooked potatoes not time stamped. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Containers were not covered and filled above the fill line.Person in charge stated the product had been there for approximately 2 hours and placed it in the reach in cooler.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed on cooks line raw shell eggs and cooked potatoes not time stamped. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed on dish drying rack food containers wet nesting.Person in charge separated.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area. Person in charge separated food containers.
Garbage on pad around dumpster. Person in charge removed garbage on pad and placed in dumpster.
Open dumpster lid on south side of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed on waitstaff food line cut lemons not covered. Person in charge covered cut lemons.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in back kitchen area Walk in cooler raw Ground Sausage over raw Bacon. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed raw Sausage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Reach in cooler across from Grill Pancake Batter (66F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 2 hours and placed in into the Reach in cooler. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on cooks line in front kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with a watch on wrist. Employee removed wrist watch and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line in front kitchen area. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Standing water in floor drain in front of ice machine in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated that she has a call in for repair.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in back kitchen area chemical bottle not labeled. Person in charge stated it was grease lift cleaner and labeled it accordingly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a wrist watch. Educated Person in charge and employee removed watch and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Person in charge had employee put on beard guard and wash hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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