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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #54

7091 COLLEGE PKWY UNIT 2, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 2745551

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats126
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605112
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 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. Cook line; chopped tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding) Per operator chopped tomatoes removed from reach-in cooler and kept at cook-line for two hours. Operator voluntarily discarded chopped tomatoes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under ice machine and reach in cooler near coffee station.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Cardboard dumpster lid broken.
Basic/33-15-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Grease receptacle lid open.
Basic/33-29-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler near dry storage.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On reach in cooler near handwashing sink at cook line; cooked pork sausage (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); roasted beef (52F - Cold Holding); turkey ham (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored on reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator placed all items in ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under ice machine and reach in cooler near coffee station.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Cardboard dumpster lid broken.
Basic/33-15-4/Warning
Grease receptacle lid open.
Basic/33-29-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler near dry storage.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site.
Basic/33-01-4/Warning
Jan 7, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Dumpster lid broken.
Basic/33-15-4
Grease on the ground around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; Goat cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); turkey ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); roasted beef (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator removed all items to walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket stored not inverted near by ice machine. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near by ice machine.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At prep area near by dishmachine; vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken at prep area..
Basic/36-03-4
Floor soiled with accumulation of food debris under cooking equipments.
Basic/36-73-4
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook- line near by dry storage; cooked carrots (52F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (49F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator placed all items in ice/water containers.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored. Operator stored coffee filters properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 3, 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line; chopped tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding) Per operator chopped tomatoes removed from reach-in cooler and kept at cook-line for two hours. Operator voluntarily discarded chopped tomatoes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing bracelet other than a plain ring on his arm while preparing food. Discussed with operator and employee removed his bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean coffee pots at server station. Operator removed sanitizer bucket and placed it at proper storage.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Maintenance ladder resting against ice scoop mounted on the wall next to ice machine. Operator removed the ladder, washed ice scoop in dishwasher.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed servers wearing rings, watches and bracelets. discussed with operator and servers removed jewelry
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom part of wall next to walk-in cooler damaged.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered. Operator covered.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 6, 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.