FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #494 Inspection – September 8, 2025

High Priority 1

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High Priority – Unwashed fruits and vegetables stored over RTE foods. Observed avocados, mushrooms, and pineapple stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler

Intermediate 1

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Intermediate – 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. Observed for Alexaner A. and Melissa B.

Basic 6

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Basic – Accumulation of debris on top exterior area of dishwashing machine.

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Basic – Exterior door in rear of restaurant has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

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Basic – Ice buildup on corner on fan housing and on back in walk-in freezer

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Basic – Interior of oven in back of restaurant near the back door has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

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Basic – Metal pans on storage rack across from prep table not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

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Basic – Small Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observed next to soft drink syrup store rack in back of restaurant.

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