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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #56

8306 MARKET ST, Bradenton FL 34202 · 941-907-6657

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats130
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5104391
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a slight grease build up in the hood over the double ovens beginning to drip.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hand washing sink in the prep kitchen out of order due to a broken pipe. Operator stated a repair call has been placed.
Basic/29-08-4
Aug 12, 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
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty glassware and plate ware to clean without washing hands. Operator coached employee.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper cup used for scooping corn meal without a handle. Operator removed.
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. Observed speaker and cell phone stored on shelf above food prep table. Operator removed items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 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 ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing as you enter the walk in freezer. Operator stated they will be repaired with the remodel.
Basic/36-17-5
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up on hood ceiling and exhaust opening in back kitchen over oven.
Basic/36-68-5

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.