First Watch Restaurant #289
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at First Watch Restaurant #289, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so First Watch Restaurant #289 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 small live flies observed during inspection. 1 located in office and the other located in area of dish washer. No contamination observed. Discussed the import of keeping establishment free from vermin?
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand lotion on prep table near clean silverware. Operator removed hand lotion**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table next to clean equipment **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee engaged in food preparation no hair restraint. Discussed the importance of of using hair restraints when involved in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage and grease around garbage compactor.
33-19-4
58
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line fresh herbs. Operator removed paper towels and replaced it with coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Staff will sanitize dishes in 3 compartment sink until the dishwasher machine is repaired **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Operator labeled container during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage drink on prep table no lid. Operator moved removed employee drink from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
64
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon above ready to eat ham in walk in freezer. Salmon not commercially packaged. Operator relocated salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw salmon ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( horseradish sauce ) at cook line -manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib at mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 98 F -manager has service call in place
16-53-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory on the speciality menu . Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Manager posted consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster - shared with other businesses
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line near hand wash sink. Manager relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in food prep and dishwashing areas - manager to get news signs this day
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at cook line -discussed with manager
29-20-5
50
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
29-18-4
95
Apr 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - mixed greens 57 F in bowl on top section of reach in cooler -temperatures taken this morning - manager voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine - top area of machine **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee keys on shelf next to plastic wrap and above prep table - manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area - manager placed sign at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
74
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area at mop sink, three flying insects. Operator stated service had been requested to address flying insects at mop sink.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on soda nozzles. Operator had employee clean and sanitize nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink on cook line. Discussed with operator hand washing sink is for washing hands only.
31A-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Operator printed from on line and posted. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in mens bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Operator rearranged unwashed produce away from ready to rat food onto a .separate shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry.operator move salt to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #289 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #289 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #289?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #289.
How does First Watch Restaurant #289 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
First Watch Restaurant #289 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has First Watch Restaurant #289's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #289 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #289 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 #289 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #289 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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