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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #244

900 NEAPOLITAN WAY, Naples FL 34103 · 239.203.2597

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats154
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103591
Grade history
JUL 24
APR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake batter made with milk (61F - Cold Holding) Per operator, product holding for one hour.Operator moved to a colder area underneath the Reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023031052Apr 12, 2023Jun 19, 2023$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.in the reach in cooler, across from cook top observed raw smoked salmon (56F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (60F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding) Operator stated foods are kept in cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.in the reach in cooler, across from cook top observed raw smoked salmon (56F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (60F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding) Operator stated foods are kept in cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5
Mar 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Observed employees using non-potable water for handwashing during a boil water notice. Discussed with operator that handwashing must be done using potable water that has been brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute or commercially bottled water. Operator confirmed that potable water is being used for beverage preparation, dishwashing, and drinking ice. Operator had all employees wash hands with bottled water.
High priority/27-12-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, observed raw smoked salmon stored above ready to eat potatoes. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 16, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In a make table cooler bt the water softener raw shrimp and raw sausage are stored over pasteurized shell eggs and liquid eggs. Operator moved the shrimp and sausage to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Apr 7, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Discussed with Operator training dish staff to run the second pass through the dish machine with handles up, so that hands do not contaminate food contact end of silverware.
Basic/24-18-4
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake batter made with milk (61F - Cold Holding) Per operator, product holding for one hour.Operator moved to a colder area underneath the Reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a Hand washing sink on the front line with ice inside, and Observed Hand washing sink in the preparation area with a Hand washing sink holding a utility bucket. Operator moved bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.