Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT

1600 HANCOCK ROAD SUITE #105 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3760545
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13857301
DBPR license4508805

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pancake batter (50F – Cold Holding); veggie burgers (45F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F – Cold Holding) -reach in cooler on cook line, less than four hours per operator moved. Operator chose to discard all items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -walk in cooler shelves -interior of oven on cook line -cutting boards on cook line -grill grates **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. -operator is using ph strips instead of quaternary ammonia

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cook line, operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -beverage cups above dry grits on shelf on cook line, operator to bottom **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook was wearing a watch, operator educated employee, employee removed watch, washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -brown cutting board on front line is chipped

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water under dish machine, operator squeeged water to drain**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior cabinet of omelette station -wall under dish machine -speed rack in kitchen

#7Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -next to napkins on front line, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed onions over juice bottles in walk in cooler, operator removed onions from cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.