First Watch Restaurant #112
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at First Watch Restaurant #112, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting First Watch Restaurant #112 on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands. Operator had them wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing a chemical not labeled. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their shared dumpster heavily rusted along the bottom. **Repeat Violation**
33-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple dishes wet nesting in the warewashing area. Operator flipped them over to properly air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
70
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the bottom of the dumpster rusted out with some holes staring to form.
33-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes wet nesting in the storage area. Operator flipped them over to properly air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed their sanitizer bucket stored next to food containers at the prep area. Operator moved it away. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some single service articles not inverted on the cook line and back prep table. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a insect control device stored over the servers food and drink prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
90
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
14-09-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a insect control device stored over the servers food and drink prep area. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the wall behind the dishwashing machine. **Warning**
36-27-5
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**
21-12-4
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**
21-08-4
64
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the prep line and the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High 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**
22-49-4
High 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-07-5
High 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**
12A-02-4
High 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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vent at walk in cooler dripping water. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the prep line and the cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - 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**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager placed box on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
41
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese on cooks line on top of Reachin cooler at 50F. Manager placed cheese in deeper pan to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed black hose at splitter without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat cheese and cooked beef. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee portioning salad and buttering toast in front of cook line with watch and bracelet. Employee corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
61
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties in steam table held at 99F. Employee stated sausages had been cooked about 1/2 hour ago, employees heated sausages to 165F and then placed them back in steam table with covered lid. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks in rear of kitchen not secure, employee secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handling employees wearing bracelet's. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several old labels attached to clean food containers.
16-46-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #112 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #112 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #112?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #112.
How does First Watch Restaurant #112 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
First Watch Restaurant #112 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has First Watch Restaurant #112's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #112 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #112 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is First Watch Restaurant #112 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #112 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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