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
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the right side make table on the cook line: Turkey (50F – Cold Holding); Ham (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that they grabbed the containers from the walk in cooler and put them on the line for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed food in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back right prep hand wash sink used to wash and strain avocados. Operator removed the avocados and strainer from the hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting in the warewashing area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the right side oven handles on the cook line. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the wall behind the dishwashing machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:27 PM.
Violation category totals
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.