FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #96
2059 ALTAMONT AVE STE106, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239-461-9765
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Corn (46F - Cold Holding); Salsa (48F - Cold Holding); roast beef (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (46F - Cold Holding).
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding) in roc across from cook line. Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on end of cook line. The manager iced down all items.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Portable AC unit drain line draining into handwash sink on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of soda on cook line next to clean dishes. The manager removed the item.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from 3 compartment sink. The manager removed the items for proper wash and drying.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield on lights at wait station.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold- Observed rust like substance on viewing vent near exit door.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of solid pack pumpkin, 1 dented can of fire roasted salsa. The manager in process of completing return of items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Corn (46F - Cold Holding); Salsa (48F - Cold Holding); roast beef (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (46F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Corn (46F - Cold Holding); Salsa (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from cook line. The manager discarded cut tomatoes and placed corn and salsa in the walk-in cooler. Observed roast beef (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from cook line. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket above prep sink near mushrooms. The Manager moved sanitizer bucket to bottom shelf of prep area away from product.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold- Observed rust like substance on viewing vent near exit door.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from cook line and reach in cooler beside cook line ambient temperatures 49F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink at end of cooks line turned due to leaking drain pipe. Operator has work order submit for repairs.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.