FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #158
1617 US 41 BYPASS S U6 · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork the following items at cooks line: pepper jack cheese (51F – Cold Holding); Gouda cheese (52F – Cold Holding) Operator stated items had been out less than 1.5 hours and removed items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter attached to hose Bibb with one side, missing a vacuum break.
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on clean dish rack at dish dishwashing area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans on pan rack at dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled, wiping cloth on clean dish rack by dish dishwashing area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:43 AM.
Violation category totals
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.