First Watch Restaurant #302
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, First Watch Restaurant #302 has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 2, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
First Watch Restaurant #302's latest score of 52 falls below the Wildwood average of 86. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored hanging from shelf directly above wax paper sheets. Manager the degreaser from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw shrimp stored on shelf directly above pans containing cut potatoes inside wall-in cooler. Manager moved the raw shrimp to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline touched pants with both gloved hands, changed gloves without washing hands, and continues to handle equipment at cookline. Manager had employee stop, wash hands, and put on new gloves before continuing to handle food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large plastic pan stored down inside hand wash sink at cookline. Manager removed pan from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Four Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificates expired on 03/31/2025, 04/20/2024, 05/17/2025, and 07/26/2024. Manager confirmed that all four employees are still employed at this location.
53B-14-5
52
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 15 precooked sausages in containers not date marked in walk in cooler. Manager could not advise an expiration date. Manager discarded. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0 ppm. Manager emptied and refilled 3CS, which tested at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
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. Dishwasher touched dirty dishes then clean dishes without handwashing. Inspector spoke with dishwasher about this issue as well as the manager. Also, cook rewatched dishes that were touched. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line 1st reach in: Sliced Monterey Jack 49F, 2nd temp 43F at 12:19 pm Pancake batter 48F, 39F 2nd temp at 12:19 pm Sliced tomatoes 46F, 39 F 2nd temp at 12:19 pm Haverty cheese 48F, 42F 2nd temp at 12:19 pm Cook line cold holding top part 2nd reach in 50F gyre cheese, 2nd temp 39F at 12:19 pm 50F sausage, 40 F 2nd temp at 12:19 Manager moved all out of temperature food to walk. All food were in unit less than four hours, manger states pans hand been changed and refilled throughout the morning. All food replaced with food from walk in cooler, which has temperatures of approximately 38F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 15 cooked sausages in walk in cooler. No date marking on containers with sausage. manager could not advise any exact expiration date. Manager discarded. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Behind bar, had silverware inside. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels handwashing sink behind bar. Manager placed paper towels by sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink behind bar. Manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cook line not holding temperature. Ambient thermometer reads 49F. All food moved to walk in color. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In RIC on cook line soiled shelves. Spoke with manager about cleaning shelves. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Open packages of tortilla shells on shelf next to cook line. Shelves above are visibly soiled. Spoke with manager about cleaning shelves. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line heavily soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout cook line, storage areas and prep area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line no beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on shelf over RTE in cook line area. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in prep area on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
20
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped soiled dishes in dish machine area, picked up clean tray without washing hands. Discussed with manager who discussed with employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees dumping coffee in hand wash sink in beverage machine area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in beverage machine area Hand wash sink in bar area **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue spray bottle in bar area
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Both employees preparing food at cook line wearing watch. Manager had employees take off watches. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of blueberries in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm in prep area. Operator dumped out bucket and made fresh sanitizer solution. 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
52
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap, paper towels or hand wash signs at hand wash sinks in front bar area and server station.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Michael Rachel Jessica Morgan Courtney McKenzie
53B-13-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 100ppm in cook line area. Operator remade bucket 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of the cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dry dish rack
16-46-4
Basic - Floor soiled has accumulation of debris. Floor drains soiled in front server area
36-73-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed license and posted **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #302 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #302 on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #302?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #302.
How does First Watch Restaurant #302 compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?
First Watch Restaurant #302 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Wildwood average of 86.
Has First Watch Restaurant #302's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #302 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at First Watch Restaurant #302 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is First Watch Restaurant #302 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #302 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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