FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT
1600 HANCOCK ROAD SUITE #105, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-432-8851
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found -1 in prep area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pancake batter (50F - Cold Holding); veggie burgers (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding) -reach in cooler on cook line, less than four hours per operator moved. Operator chose to discard all items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -walk in cooler shelves -interior of oven on cook line -cutting boards on cook line -grill grates
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. -operator is using ph strips instead of quaternary ammonia
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cook line, operator replaced
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -beverage cups above dry grits on shelf on cook line, operator to bottom
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook was wearing a watch, operator educated employee, employee removed watch, washed hands.
Equipment in poor repair. -brown cutting board on front line is chipped
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under dish machine, operator squeeged water to drain
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -cook line, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior cabinet of omelette station -wall under dish machine -speed rack in kitchen
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -next to napkins on front line, operator relocated
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed onions over juice bottles in walk in cooler, operator removed onions from cooler
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -1 in prep area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw cold smoked salmon next to diced turkey and above pasteurized eggs in walk in cooler. -raw cold smoked salmon behind prepped veggies on make table cooler on cook line. Operator moved salmon to bottom of walk in cooler and to the front of the make table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of oven -grates on salamander
No soap provided at handwash sink at server beverage station.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -above dry goods rack beside walk in cooler, operator relocated
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans on dish rack
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -mint crystals glass rimmer container
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at end of cook line near ice machine and under dish machine
Light not functioning in kitchen over single service storage rack
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server beverage station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed racks -gaskets on walk in cooler door -underneath grates on bread toaster on front line.
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 near ice machine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -unisex bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of flat top grills -grates and areas underneath salamander
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); sausage links (50F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken strips (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (51F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (52F - Cold Holding) diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding),reach in cooler on cook line by ice machine, held more than four hours per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); sausage links (50F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken strips (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (51F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (52F - Cold Holding) diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding), reach in cooler on cook line near ice machine, all held more than four hours per operator. diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding), all held less than four hours, operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -server scooping ice and making drinks, educated operator
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 near ice machine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -unisex bathroom
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink on front line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of flat top grills -grates and areas underneath salamander
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed pineapples over cut onions in walk in cooler.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -server rubbed face then touched clean tongs and knife, then clean plates. Discussed with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks -grates in salamander
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -dry grits container. Operator removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board on cook line.operator discarded.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 employees on cook line.
Objectionable odors in kitchen by dish area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed kiwi over sliced onions in walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect on cook line -1 flying insect in dish area
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens and Big 6 food borne illnesses
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used as dump sink by server soda station
No soap provided at handwash sink. -by server side station
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by mop sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License current and active, license displayed expired 4/1/24
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -personal drink with sauces in walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting across from dish area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Holes in or other damage to wall by triple sink
Interior of ovens on cook line have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning under hood suppression system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of salamander on cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by ice machine and triple sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched hair then picked up clean coffee pot. Educated operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw cold smoked salmon over cooked bacon in walk in cooler. -raw shrimp over Brie cheese in walk in cooler.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -front employees scooping ice,toasting bread and preparing drinks. Educated operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cook line, cutting boards in back prep area. -interior of oven on the cook line. -cups for eggs on the cooks line. -muffin pan encrusted on speed rack by dry storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -eco lab hose hanging in handwash sink by the walk in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -ice bucket not stored inverted by the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverages stored next to bananas near cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -clean cambros in back kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in ceiling to the right of the dishmachine. -holes in wall to the left of the dishmachine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor by the door and on shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -vents in back kitchen area. -top of dishmachine. -sides of small ice bin at soda station. -underside of salamander on cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored next to clean dishes on cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed blueberries over ready to eat onions.
Walk in freezer vents have rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar underneath back prep table.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.per operator more than 4 hours. See stop sale. diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) Less than 4 hours operator moved to quick chill spring mix (54F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 41°pancake batter in gun (54F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 42°
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White board on tomato slicer heavily soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brown tray stored on top of hand wash sink located near steam wells in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Silverware in sink located by the office
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Vanessa
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Drain cover(s) missing under dishwasher
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels located near the office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under coffee area soiled. Walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to slicer on prep shelf located by walk in cooler.
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.