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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT

11951 S INTERNATIONAL DR UNIT A, Orlando FL 32821 · 407.796.7050

Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814595
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 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. sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) top of make table, overfilled. Operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Operator states orange, lime, lemon juices listed as components of drinks on seasonal menu under "Fresh Juices" are commercially processed.
Intermediate/52-10-4/Admin Complaint
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook.ine
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) top of make table, overfilled. Operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At soda machine, ice dumped in sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cookline
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 9, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 9, 2025 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 9, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 9, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 9, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 9, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.next to soda dispenser
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 9, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large Camaro of sugar near dish machine
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 9, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. lack/removal of hand sink K12-A per approved plans
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Nothing submitted to plan review at time of callback Time Extended/Return visit Dec 9, 2024 · Spoke with plan review 12/6, plans have been submitted but not yet approved. Time extended 30 days Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 9, 2024 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 9, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 9, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.next to soda dispenser
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large Camaro of sugar near dish machine
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. lack/removal of hand sink K12-A per approved plans
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Nothing submitted to plan review at time of callback Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.next to soda dispenser
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large Camaro of sugar near dish machine
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. lack/removal of hand sink K12-A per approved plans
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.next to soda dispenser
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large Camaro of sugar near dish machine
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooler drawers on cookline (); chicken sausage (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sausage patty (46F - Cold Holding). In unit less then four hours, placed in walk-in freezer to rapidchill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. lack/removal of hand sink K12-A per approved plans
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to soda dispenser
Intermediate/31B-03-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.next to soda dispenser
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large Camaro of sugar near dish machine
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (45-48F - Cold Holding) top of makeline. Operator discarded right away.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lemon in handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under coke machine and glass door cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink in prep area.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork sausage over pasteurized eggs in walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at machine
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case idol cups on floor in kitchen
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.