FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #193
1808 W INTL SPEEDWAY BLVD STE 101A, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 386-868-5778
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found -1 fly by back door
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. -there is a EAF charge on the receipt and a sign by the register for a Enhanced Amenity Fee for 1% that will not exceed $250. -EAF charge not listed on menu and fall menu
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven soiled with grease
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -top of reach in cooler sliced cheese,shredded cheese,salmon,chicken 44f to 47f this than 4 hours,placed ice bag -Walk in cooler tcs soup 56f,tcs soup 53f less than 4 hours
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by thaw cart
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -water on floor by 3 compartment sink
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven soiled with grease
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind three compartment sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler across from egg station chicken 51f,turkey 46f,sausage 51f,ham 47f per manager less than 4 hours placing ice bags on product -reach in cooler by drink station dairy 46f less than four hours
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -server using a cheese shredder to place cheese on salad
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can on front of handsink on cookline
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - cookline and expo
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -screen states 108f manager has called tech
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -bags and coat on storage shelf by office
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -expo person
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine area
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -1 fly by back door
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched apron while preparing food on cookline. Manager corrected employee
Live, small flying insects found -1 fly by back door
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese 46f and 52f less than 4 hours,cut sausage 46f
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -manager corrected employee
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -cookline
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -goat cheese 60f less than 4 hours -cut leafy green 61f less than 4 hours
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -1 certificate expired
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Bag and gloves
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -2 ovens on cookline -pipe behind cooking equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burner soiled with grease -pipe behind grill soiled with grease
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar 0 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced turkey 57f,salmon 69f less than 2 hours,per manager pulled cart out of walk in cooler to put truck away -reach in cooler across from egg station Swiss cheese 51f,shred cheese 49f,sausage 46f, Ham 46f,turkey 46f,cut tomatoes 47f,sausage 49f Per manager less than 3 hours
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. -butter manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage 99f,gravy 124f advised t9 reheat
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle with sanitizer hanging on shelf with single service items
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of hand sink
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -observed 1 serve safe,safe staff employee training card. Manager showed other certificates that did not have the Original Serve safe/safe staff on the certificate
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on shelf under prep table by bread
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sliced cheese 46f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -beef 124f less than 4 hours
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -filled pan with water
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -employee Gatorade in walk in cooler and drinks on counter near bread area
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -bar
Jul 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.- around doors
Jul 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler roast beef 46f,Tcs batter 46f -walk in cooler on cart corn,ham,Tcs soup 46f to 47f per manager cart was out of walk for a little while they cracked eggs. Reach in cooler chocolate milk 47f Tech on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -debris in handsink at bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.- around doors
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.