Viera West, Brevard County

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #182

2328 CITADEL WAY STE 104, Viera West, FL 32940

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Feb 17, 2026
City
Viera West
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-23-4

Detail 24373974

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

29-11-4

Detail 24373973

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hanging faucet hose is leaking water. Manager did stated that they do have a work order in and maintenance man is coming today to fix it. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-09-4

Detail 24080143

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line grab wiping cloth from sanitizer bucket. With gloves on. To wipe down cooking equipment. The wiping cloth sanitizer back into bucket of sanitation. And then continue to proceed to go back to cooking without properly taking off gloves and proper washing hands. Employees is re-educated by manager he stop what he was doing. Properly took off gloves. Went to hand wash sink to wash hands and dry. Then apply new gloves on. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 24080142

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed Damage cove next to mop sink due to over flowing the mop sink and the water got underneath and between there coves. Manager does have fan to dry up the water and has a work order to fix the coves after it drys Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 24080144

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager has license emailed, printed it out and display it. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24080141

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink next to dish washer machine not having hand wash sign. Manager put hand wash sign. Corrected On-Site

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23117477

Intermediate - Observed portable cutting board is stained and soiled.

53B-14-5

Detail 23117478

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. Brittney Roquevert 4/20/2024 Warning

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

29-37-4

Detail 22675217

High Priority - Observed hose touching the bottom of the of the mop sink . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22675218

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in. Emailed operator Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 22675221

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. Hailie

36-27-5

Detail 22675220

Basic - Observed behind the beverage station and dishwasher area walls are soiled Soiled and debris on floor drain under beverage station

40-06-5

Detail 22675216

Basic - Observed clip board stored clean dish ware containers and employee chargers stored on prep table.

12B-07-4

Detail 22675222

Basic - Observed employee personal beverage store on prep table Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22675223

Basic - Observed in drying utensil racks. Containers of dull cutting knives some of the knives are not inverted Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 22675219

Basic - Observed lids to make table at back directly stored on floor

51-11-4

Detail 22675215

Basic - Observed small CO2 tanks not properly secured

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

29-37-4

Detail 22412199

High Priority - Observed end of hose connected to mop sink faucet touching the rim of the mop sink. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22412200

Intermediate - Observed cutting boards on cook line have groove cuts and is soiled with food debris. Operator stated that cutting boards are getting replace in the near future

29-28-4

Detail 22412201

Intermediate - Observed water filter located by mop sink close to back door are dated 12/23. Operator stated that they have been change last month but did forgot to write the date of service change

02D-01-5

Detail 22412198

Basic - Observed squeeze bottle with clear liquid ( water) not labeled. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 21767508

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. Dish washer handles soiled dishes then began putting away clean dishes without washing hands Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21767509

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon (cold smoked) stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21767515

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pooled eggs and cooked potatoes on cook line do not have time markings Whipped butter on service line does not have time marking

11-27-4

Detail 21767512

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed paperwork Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21767514

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed paperwork

41-17-4

Detail 21767513

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21767510

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelves across from dish machine Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21767511

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand wash sink in dish area

21-12-4

Detail 21767507

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths on cutting boards at cook line Repeat Violation

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 15Total: 27

35A-02-6

Detail 21280934

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in back prep area.

12A-02-4

Detail 21280933

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 21280927

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cooks on line, handling clothing and wet towels buckets. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21280913

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced ham Cooked onions

03A-02-5

Detail 21280931

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 47F cooked onions 49F to 50F

53A-10-4

Detail 21280930

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. When asked about what temperature range starts the cooling process, test strips.

03D-15-4

Detail 21280919

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cut tomatoes, cut at 8:00 found at 9:00 48F 50F checked again at 9:45 found at 48F to 52F placed in freezer to rapid chill

31A-09-4

Detail 21280911

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back line prep sink covered and the front line due to leak.

31A-11-4

Detail 21280915

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump station

53B-13-5

Detail 21280926

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.

53B-03-5

Detail 21280914

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-02-4

Detail 21280923

Intermediate - Slicer guard soiled Lemon juicer.

16-03-4

Detail 21280922

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and exterior top of warewashing machine.

24-27-4

Detail 21280916

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cup used for syrup on front server area.

50-09-4

Detail 21280935

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21280921

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

13-07-4

Detail 21280910

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several servers and dish washer wearing more than a medical bracelet.

24-08-4

Detail 21280928

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-38-4

Detail 21280909

Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken.

23-03-4

Detail 21280912

Basic - Hood filters soiled on cook line.

10-20-4

Detail 21280920

Basic - Lids for soups stored on equipment door handle between uses.

33-16-4

Detail 21280917

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 21280929

Basic - Spices not covered in the dry storage area. In the walk in cooler cinnamon mix not covered.

29-20-5

Detail 21280924

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink on the cook line by office.

08B-17-4

Detail 21280918

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over cooked diced potatoes, soups, batters.

29-11-4

Detail 21280925

Basic - Water leaking from pipe on the front line hand sink

21-12-4

Detail 21280932

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line

Mar 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

27-19-4

Detail 20912681

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. To right of dish area. Hand wash sink water supply does not have enough pressure to properly wash hands. Operator was able to show that a work order has already been submitted for repairs. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 20912683

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. Employee training certificate expired for Suzanne Pope. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10-07-4

Detail 20912682

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line. In use scoop in standing water 78°F. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20912680

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved into solution. Corrected On-Site

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20412943

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks Line - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-10: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 20412945

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jeffery and Suzanne expired 5-1-21 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-10: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20412944

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-10: Time Extended

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-02-4

Detail 20409924

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed cook removing employee beverages from cooks line and the picking up clean dish for guest use without changing gloves and washing hands, reeducated and corrected Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20409920

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelet station make cooler Lox salmon 52°. Bottom cooler Cooked corn 56° top cooler Cooked on site onions 56° top cooler Diced cooked turkey 49° bottom Fully cooked whole eggs 56°. Per line check, unit was at 41° at 708am this morning. Items were placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill Items still in reach in cooler unit now on 6 hour time plan ro be discarded at 1pm today, items placed in walk in cooler, not freezer as recommended, at 1-2° cooler. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20409925

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cut cooked potatoes at 51° manager stated were pulled at approx 800-830/ time mark on ipad states 934am, time we were questioning item, corrected by placed tag on item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20409921

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks Line

53B-14-5

Detail 20409922

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. Jeffery and Suzanne expired 5-1-21 Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20409923

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

12B-02-4

Detail 20409919

Basic - Employee beverages in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cooks line employee beverages.