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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #187

25 W MITCHELL HAMMOCK RD STE 1121, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407-901-6070

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats152
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905241
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - 0 ppm, - operator charged out chlorine new reading 50ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 2 new hires
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - forks and spoons stored at rolling station.
Basic/24-18-4
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale.
High priority/03F-01-5
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. - operator coached employees
Intermediate/13-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - operator coached employees.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored at dish machine.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 1 new hire
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line
Basic/22-08-4
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee keys stored above single service and food items
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. -box of bread on floor in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Basic/33-09-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on floor in walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. operator removed splitter l
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - on cook line next to hot hold unit
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to manager
Basic/51-13-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - barbacoa (82 - Hot Holding). Manager put on flat top to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - women's restroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee hats on storage shelf with clean plates. Manager moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site

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.