FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #196
5354 FRUITVILLE RD UNIT 3 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the top half of the containers on the cook line: Turkey (56F – Cold Holding);; Sliced tomatoes (57F – Cold Holding);; Beef (58F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of them. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the top half of the containers on the cook line: Turkey (56F – Cold Holding);; Sliced tomatoes (57F – Cold Holding);; Beef (58F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of them. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the warewashing hand sink with a straw inside. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine. **Warning**
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in multiple locations. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored with clean dishes in the ware washing area. Operator disposed of it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:11 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.