FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT
12988 NARCOOSSEE RD SPACE K, Orlando FL 32832 · 941.907.9800
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live small flying insects at the storage area next to dish area not touching any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White medium sized cutting boards at dry dish storage
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Reach in cooler at wait staff area where butter and whipped cream are stored. Operator moved ambient thermometer by door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and grits in clear containers at dry storage. Operator labeled items
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Operator discarded expired food handlers
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two small white cutting boards on cooks line
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live small flying insects at the storage area next to dish area not touching any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancakes butter (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that it's been out for only one hour and he moved it back to the cooler.
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. Skyler-Jessica-mychaela.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By handwashing sink Walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink kitchen
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Cracked eggs in cups in walk in cooler
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed with employees during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates missing from Andres, Tommy, Nik
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed smaller tank not secured next to mop sink. Operator secured it.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on fan covers in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced tomatoes, prepped on 6/28/2023. Operator discarded items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes for to go orders (66-67F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours. Operator has items in ice bath however temperature on the top items that are not touching the ice increase by over 20 degrees. Advised operator to add items to time log and discard any left over items after 4 hours. Operator added time stamp.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs missing asterisk identifying them as a raw item.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler are dusty
Reach-in and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.