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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #112

3706 CATTLEMEN RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3378351
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8458320
DBPR license6805350

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High 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: Beef (55F – Cold Holding); Cut Honey dew (55F – Cold Holding); Turkey (55F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that the items had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator removed the top half of the items and placed them in the walk-in cooler and placed lids on the containers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses stored with food in the spices storage area. Operator removed glasses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a insect control device stored over the servers food and drink prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the wall behind the dishwashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored in the cook line. Operator placed cloth in a bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary. Operator corrected to 200ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.