FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS INC #137
13200 SEMINOLE BLVD, SUITE 201, Largo FL 33778 · 727-587-6980
Last inspected Jul 2, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 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. Cut onions 46 F on shelf in walk in cooler. Temperatures taken this day. Manager voluntarily discarded onions
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 2, 2025Inspection 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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frying pan in hand sink on cook line, removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in 122F water in steam table, manager increased temp
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Whole kiwis in prep cooler on cook line with stickers
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food ( smoked salmon ) stored with /not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( precooked chicken). Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food.
Stained cutting boards at cook line. Manager to replace cutting boards.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut onions 46 F on shelf in walk in cooler. Temperatures taken this day. Manager voluntarily discarded onions
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine on the top area. Manager cleaned area.
Clean plates and cutting boards stored below ceiling vents exposed to splash at cook line. Manager cleaned plates and cutting boards and relocated these items
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC condensation dripping onto cook line prep and food storages. Manager has a scheduled service for this day. Manager dried accumulated condensation from ceiling vents and will regularly clean them as needed until service is provided.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- metal pans stacked in dish washing area. Reviewed with manager. Manager separated pans.
Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shred dumpster. Reviewed with manager.
Nonfood-contact surface ( fans) soiled with dust at cook line. Employee discarded fans.
Uncovered food stored below AC condensation. exposed to splash at cook line. Manager covered food and wiped down ceiling vents. No drips observed last 50 minutes of inspection. Manager monitoring ceiling vents and service scheduled this day.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink area. Manager hung mop to air dry.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 53 F, ham 60 F, 59 F roast beef in top section of cooler at cook line opposite grill -temperatures taken under 1 hour - manager placed food on ice packs recheck 41 F turkey, 42 F ham manager voluntarily discarded roast beef
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by trashcan and wiping bucket at end of cook line -reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated items
Hand wash sign does not state food employees must wash hands before returning to work at front counter and end of cook line hand wash sinks
Water softener salt (food) stored on floor in dishwashing area - manager relocated salt
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Operator removed cup.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishmachine exterior have accumulation of dust/debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet plastic containers stored on shelf in dish area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign in men's restroom does not state employees must wash hands before returning to work. Emailed operator hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers doors on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler in front of flat top grill interior soiled with food debris.
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.