FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #233
3240 REDEEMER WAY STE E3, New Port Richey FL 34655 · 727-271-9944
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect at cook line. 1 live flying insects near walk in cooler. 1 live flying insects near trash can near hot holding area of cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021049391 | Sep 8, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink splitter.
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. has certificate for 1 employee
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook put beard guard in place on face with gloves on, then continued to touch food, (tortilla), manager asked cook to wash hands and he did.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet of splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled pan with water in hand wash sink on cook line.
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. Establishment employs 27 people, certificates available for some.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect at cook line. 1 live flying insects near walk in cooler. 1 live flying insects near trash can near hot holding area of cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Location: Deli reach in cooler Initial temp at time 9:25am a. Sliced cherry tomatoes 54F (cold holding) b. Cut tomatoes 53F (cold holding) c.A Diced tomatoes 50F (cold holding) manger put ice in bottom. Re-temp at 10:14am a.A Cherry tomatoes 40F (cold holding) b. Cut Tomatoes 41F (cold holding) c. Diced tomatoes 38F (cold holding)
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Banana and kiwi with visible stickers inside front reach in cooler.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cooks put beard guards on did not wash hands
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put beard guards on
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line and prep area at 0ppm, refilled bucket now at 100ppm quaternary
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped off dirty dishes then touched to go cup and filled with tea then took to customer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink on cook line
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used for butter on cook line, brush changed out for a food grade brush
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on cook line
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs on handle of oven door, tongs removed
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.