FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #302
5833 SEVEN MILE DRIVE STE 101, Wildwood FL 34785 · 352-626-8096
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 15 precooked sausages in containers not date marked in walk in cooler. Manager could not advise an expiration date. Manager discarded. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : lidded drink stored over single serve to go items. The cup was moved to the lowest shelf.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : no visible choking poster. The sign was found, laminated and placed on a wall.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed : an apron that was used stored over the canned goods. The apron was placed on a working staff member.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed : the back door was blocked by a rolling cart ready for a trash run. The cart was there over 19 minutes. The cart was moved to the side to give free axes to the exit.
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Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed : the silver K-class was not at the sign designated location. The Fire extinguisher was returned the the wall hook under the sign.
Jun 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline touched pants with both gloved hands, changed gloves without washing hands, and continues to handle equipment at cookline. Manager had employee stop, wash hands, and put on new gloves before continuing to handle food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw shrimp stored on shelf directly above pans containing cut potatoes inside wall-in cooler. Manager moved the raw shrimp to another shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored hanging from shelf directly above wax paper sheets. Manager the degreaser from the shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large plastic pan stored down inside hand wash sink at cookline. Manager removed pan from sink during this inspection.
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. Four Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificates expired on 03/31/2025, 04/20/2024, 05/17/2025, and 07/26/2024. Manager confirmed that all four employees are still employed at this location.
Oct 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 15 cooked sausages in walk in cooler. No date marking on containers with sausage. manager could not advise any exact expiration date. Manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line 1st reach in: Sliced Monterey Jack 49F, 2nd temp 43F at 12:19 pm Pancake batter 48F, 39F 2nd temp at 12:19 pm Sliced tomatoes 46F, 39 F 2nd temp at 12:19 pm Haverty cheese 48F, 42F 2nd temp at 12:19 pm Cook line cold holding top part 2nd reach in 50F gyre cheese, 2nd temp 39F at 12:19 pm 50F sausage, 40 F 2nd temp at 12:19 Manager moved all out of temperature food to walk. All food were in unit less than four hours, manger states pans hand been changed and refilled throughout the morning. All food replaced with food from walk in cooler, which has temperatures of approximately 38F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels handwashing sink behind bar. Manager placed paper towels by sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line no beard guard.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line heavily soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touched dirty dishes then clean dishes without handwashing. Inspector spoke with dishwasher about this issue as well as the manager. Also, cook rewatched dishes that were touched.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0 ppm. Manager emptied and refilled 3CS, which tested at 100 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 15 precooked sausages in containers not date marked in walk in cooler. Manager could not advise an expiration date. Manager discarded. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 15 cooked sausages in walk in cooler. No date marking on containers with sausage. manager could not advise any exact expiration date. Manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line 1st reach in: Sliced Monterey Jack 49F, 2nd temp 43F at 12:19 pm Pancake batter 48F, 39F 2nd temp at 12:19 pm Sliced tomatoes 46F, 39 F 2nd temp at 12:19 pm Haverty cheese 48F, 42F 2nd temp at 12:19 pm Cook line cold holding top part 2nd reach in 50F gyre cheese, 2nd temp 39F at 12:19 pm 50F sausage, 40 F 2nd temp at 12:19 Manager moved all out of temperature food to walk. All food were in unit less than four hours, manger states pans hand been changed and refilled throughout the morning. All food replaced with food from walk in cooler, which has temperatures of approximately 38F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Behind bar, had silverware inside. Manager moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels handwashing sink behind bar. Manager placed paper towels by sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink behind bar. Manager brought soap.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cook line not holding temperature. Ambient thermometer reads 49F. All food moved to walk in color.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in prep area on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on shelf over RTE in cook line area. Manager discarded.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line no beard guard.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout cook line, storage areas and prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line heavily soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In RIC on cook line soiled shelves. Spoke with manager about cleaning shelves.
Stored food not covered. Open packages of tortilla shells on shelf next to cook line. Shelves above are visibly soiled. Spoke with manager about cleaning shelves.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple and melon stored over pre washed greens. Operator had employee corrected shelves.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped soiled dishes in dish machine area, picked up clean tray without washing hands. Discussed with manager who discussed with employees.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees dumping coffee in hand wash sink in beverage machine area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in beverage machine area Hand wash sink in bar area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue spray bottle in bar area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Both employees preparing food at cook line wearing watch. Manager had employees take off watches.
Food stored on floor. Case of blueberries in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm in prep area. Operator dumped out bucket and made fresh sanitizer solution. 200ppm.
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.