First Watch Restaurant #54
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at First Watch Restaurant #54 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
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 “missing drain plug at dumpster”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting First Watch Restaurant #54 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Dumpster lid broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Grease on the ground around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
86
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; Goat cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); turkey ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); roasted beef (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator removed all items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket stored not inverted near by ice machine. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
74
Mar 13, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At prep area near by dishmachine; vents soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken at prep area..
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled with accumulation of food debris under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near by ice machine.
51-11-4
74
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
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. In reach-in cooler at cook- line near by dry storage; cooked carrots (52F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (49F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator placed all items in ice/water containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored. Operator stored coffee filters properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
82
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Maintenance ladder resting against ice scoop mounted on the wall next to ice machine. Operator removed the ladder, washed ice scoop in dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed servers wearing rings, watches and bracelets. discussed with operator and servers removed jewelry **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom part of wall next to walk-in cooler damaged. **Warning**
36-24-5
78
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Employee running dishwasher did not wash his hands from dirty to clean. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. Observed employee wash hands between dirty to clean and rewash dishes. Repeat 9/12/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator changed all buckets. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed proper hand washing with operator **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones stored on shelf with single use containers on expo line. Operator removed phones **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch Restaurant #54 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch Restaurant #54 on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch Restaurant #54?
Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch Restaurant #54.
How does First Watch Restaurant #54 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
First Watch Restaurant #54 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has First Watch Restaurant #54's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch Restaurant #54 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 #54 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 #54 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch Restaurant #54 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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