First Watch Restaurant #16

13211 Mcgregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at First Watch Restaurant #16 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so First Watch Restaurant #16 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath back food prep table. Operator swept floor. **Corrected On-Site**

36-73-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Oct 15, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above front dining table near front reception area, above wait station cash register, and above hand wash sink at dishwasher entrance. Note: operator has front dining room table blocked off from use. Note: operator put ceiling tile back above wait station cash register. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in women's restroom. **Warning**

36-32-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall around water heater room. **Warning**

36-24-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-07-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.

33-12-4

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing solution bucket stored next to single use cups at server station. Operator removed sanitizing bucket to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles shows damage at dry storage.

36-32-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing at next to dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground around dumpster.

33-19-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

May 10, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in two spots by dish machine. Operator already has work order in to fix. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-17-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles on cooks line in disrepair. Operator has work order in. Still waiting for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-32-5

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Bottom of dumpster is rusted out with holeson bottom.

33-12-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware ready for customers was not inverted. Operator sent back to be cleaned and inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two large C02 containers near back door not secure. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in storage area and cooks line in disrepair. Operator has a work order in and waiting for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-32-5

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch Restaurant #16 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #16 on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #16?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #16.

How does First Watch Restaurant #16 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

First Watch Restaurant #16 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has First Watch Restaurant #16's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #16 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #16 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is First Watch Restaurant #16 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #16 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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