FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS #99
35146 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727-789-3447
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding second temperature 9:36am 40F cooling); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding second temperature 9:36am 40F cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding second temperature 36F cooling.)
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed provider Form HR 5030-100
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean metal container soiled with food debris in ware washing area, cutting boards soiled on cook line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing bracelets
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth used for cleaning in ware washing area. Operator moved wiping cloth to dirty laundry area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in the ware washing area. Operator refilled.
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. Cameron who has worked here for longer than 60 days. Alexis expired food handlers training in 05/2024
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds. Discussed with employee and manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container sitting in handwash sink. Container was removed
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. Expired training for Alexis. Certificate expired 5/18/24.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bananas over ready to eat bread and container of sugar. Operator relocated.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Salamander melter pilot lights are presently not lighting. Equipment to remain off until it can be repaired.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above grill soiled with soot.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding second temperature 9:36am 40F cooling); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding second temperature 9:36am 40F cooling); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding second temperature 36F cooling.)
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board near toaster
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from oven door handles.
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