FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #253
555 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD · WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · FL 33881
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dirty Waffle machine stored on rack with clean dishes.
Basic 4
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed dirty apron and dicer to appropriate areas for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom part of the oven metal piece hanging to the floor on the cook line.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around the door. Door will not close properly.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance grease/food debris on the cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:18 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 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.