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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats132
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6216459
Grade history
NOV 24
JAN 25
FEB 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 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. 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.)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter
High priority/29-42-4
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
Intermediate/11-07-5
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
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing bracelets
Basic/13-07-4
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
Basic/16-46-4
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.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in the ware washing area. Operator refilled.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/12A-17-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container sitting in handwash sink. Container was removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bananas over ready to eat bread and container of sugar. Operator relocated.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Salamander melter pilot lights are presently not lighting. Equipment to remain off until it can be repaired.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above grill soiled with soot.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 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 ▾
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.)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board near toaster
Basic/14-09-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from oven door handles.
Basic/10-20-4

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.