First Watch Restaurant #13
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, First Watch Restaurant #13 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting First Watch Restaurant #13 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean food containers in the dishwasher area. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over cook beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean silverware stored next to the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Manager removed the silverware. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed strawberries. Employee washed the cut and uncut strawberries. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
64
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 7 ceiling tiles in the dining room with water damaged.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in front of the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager moped the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room behind the spray hose soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
86
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. The employee properly washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over packaged cooked beef on the speed rack in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the beef above the bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of raw shell eggs stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the eggs on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked a item off the floor then handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employees removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon stored over mayonnaise in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the salmon below the mayonnaise.
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean food containers stored next to the hand washing sink in the preparation area. Manager removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
70
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast 52F batter stored on the cook line at room temperature. Manager stated the batter had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed the batter in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium reading 100 ppm. Manager replaced all sanitizer buckets, new reading 250 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled a soiled iPad the clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground turkey stored over raw bacon in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the turkey below the bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 51F stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler in the preparation area. Manager stated the chicken had been in the reach in cooler for 1 hour. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut strawberries before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut strawberries. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dish room behind the sprayer hose soiled with a black mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #13 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #13 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #13?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #13.
How does First Watch Restaurant #13 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
First Watch Restaurant #13 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has First Watch Restaurant #13's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #13 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 #13 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 #13 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #13 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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