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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #51

2425 W STATE RD 434, Longwood FL 32779 · 407-774-1830

Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats126
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6903548
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 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. - smoke salmon (39f-52f - Cold Holding). Moved to lower cabinet of cooler for better cooling
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee beverage on counter next to clean plates
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 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 ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-14-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - smoke salmon (39f-52f - Cold Holding). Moved to lower cabinet of cooler for better cooling
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Sep 30, 2024□ 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - smoked salmon (47 - Cold Holding) Observed "double panned" at cook line. Manager unable to determine time in temp danger zone. Manager voluntarily discard
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Sep 30, 2024 · Smoked salmon 46f. Manager added ice to bottom Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - small reach in cooler at expo
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Sep 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - smoked salmon (47 - Cold Holding) Observed "double panned" at cook line. Manager unable to determine time in temp danger zone. Manager voluntarily discard
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - small reach in cooler at expo
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. From the complaint a black moldlike substance is present on several vents in the Dinning room a 30 day call back inspection will be required
Basic/36-34-5
Jan 9, 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 ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
High priority/29-34-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in container with sugar at wait station. Operator discarded cup
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and book bags stored on shelves with single serve items by CO2 tanks
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in container with no label at wait staff station
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on the ice bin
Basic/12B-07-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados
Basic/08B-39-4

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.