FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #112
3706 CATTLEMEN RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at 0ppm quaternary. Manager reportedly called mechanic. Manager set up 3 part sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a serve touching cell phone and did not change gloves. Operator had employee wash hands and change glove. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator had employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on right side of prep line: Chicken (55F – Cold Holding) Employee stated it had just been prepped and put out. Employee put half in separate container and stored in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee used hand wash sink for food service. Observed no residue left in hand wash sink. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vent at walk in cooler dripping water. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the prep line and the cook line. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing beverages with various topping. Operator had her remove jewelry. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager placed box on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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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.