Clermont, Lake County

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT

1600 HANCOCK ROAD SUITE #105, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Apr 28, 2026
City
Clermont
County
Lake
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.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

35A-02-7

Detail 24541460

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24541465

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw cold smoked salmon next to diced turkey and above pasteurized eggs in walk in cooler. -raw cold smoked salmon behind prepped veggies on make table cooler on cook line. Operator moved salmon to bottom of walk in cooler and to the front of the make table. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24541461

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of oven -grates on salamander

31B-03-4

Detail 24541463

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at server beverage station.

08B-49-4

Detail 24541467

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -above dry goods rack beside walk in cooler, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24541464

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans on dish rack

21-23-4

Detail 24541459

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -mint crystals glass rimmer container

36-22-4

Detail 24541468

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at end of cook line near ice machine and under dish machine

36-62-4

Detail 24541462

Basic - Light not functioning in kitchen over single service storage rack

31B-04-4

Detail 24541466

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server beverage station

23-03-4

Detail 24541469

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed racks -gaskets on walk in cooler door -underneath grates on bread toaster on front line.

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-74-7

Detail 24007127

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 near ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Time Extended

32-12-6

Detail 24007125

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -unisex bathroom Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24007126

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of flat top grills -grates and areas underneath salamander - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Progress made. areas underneath salamander Time Extended

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 24003692

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); sausage links (50F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken strips (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (51F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (52F - Cold Holding) diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) ,reach in cooler on cook line by ice machine, held more than four hours per operator. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24003687

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); sausage links (50F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken strips (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (51F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (52F - Cold Holding) diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding), reach in cooler on cook line near ice machine, all held more than four hours per operator. diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding), all held less than four hours, operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill Warning

13-06-4

Detail 24003685

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -server scooping ice and making drinks, educated operator Corrective Action Taken

14-74-7

Detail 24003690

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 near ice machine

32-12-6

Detail 24003691

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -unisex bathroom Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24003689

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink on front line

23-03-4

Detail 24003686

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of flat top grills -grates and areas underneath salamander

08B-17-4

Detail 24003688

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed pineapples over cut onions in walk in cooler.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-10-4

Detail 23562920

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -server rubbed face then touched clean tongs and knife, then clean plates. Discussed with operator.

22-02-4

Detail 23562924

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks -grates in salamander

53B-14-5

Detail 23562927

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.

16-03-4

Detail 23562925

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23562919

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -dry grits container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23562929

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 23562921

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23562923

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board on cook line.operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23562926

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 employees on cook line. Corrected On-Site

36-64-5

Detail 23562922

Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen by dish area.

08B-17-4

Detail 23562928

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed kiwi over sliced onions in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 23098815

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect on cook line -1 flying insect in dish area

53A-16-4

Detail 23098808

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens and Big 6 food borne illnesses

22-02-4

Detail 23098802

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23098816

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used as dump sink by server soda station Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23098807

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -by server side station

16-03-4

Detail 23098813

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

36-03-4

Detail 23098806

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by mop sink.

50-09-4

Detail 23098803

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License current and active, license displayed expired 4/1/24

08B-49-4

Detail 23098812

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -personal drink with sauces in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23098809

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

35B-01-4

Detail 23098805

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door

36-24-5

Detail 23098804

Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall by triple sink Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23098801

Basic - Interior of ovens on cook line have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

36-62-4

Detail 23098814

Basic - Light not functioning under hood suppression system

23-03-4

Detail 23098811

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of salamander on cook line

36-27-5

Detail 23098810

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by ice machine and triple sink.

29-11-4

Detail 23098800

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 16

12A-10-4

Detail 22737186

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched hair then picked up clean coffee pot. Educated operator. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22737175

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw cold smoked salmon over cooked bacon in walk in cooler. -raw shrimp over Brie cheese in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

13-06-4

Detail 22737187

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -front employees scooping ice,toasting bread and preparing drinks. Educated operator.

22-02-4

Detail 22737178

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cook line, cutting boards in back prep area. -interior of oven on the cook line. -cups for eggs on the cooks line. -muffin pan encrusted on speed rack by dry storage.

31A-11-4

Detail 22737181

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -eco lab hose hanging in handwash sink by the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22737183

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -ice bucket not stored inverted by the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22737179

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverages stored next to bananas near cook line. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22737180

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22737174

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -clean cambros in back kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22737184

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in ceiling to the right of the dishmachine. -holes in wall to the left of the dishmachine.

14-69-4

Detail 22737182

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor by the door and on shelves.

23-03-4

Detail 22737177

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -vents in back kitchen area. -top of dishmachine. -sides of small ice bin at soda station. -underside of salamander on cook line.

21-44-1

Detail 22737176

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored next to clean dishes on cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 22737185

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed blueberries over ready to eat onions. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22737172

Basic - Walk in freezer vents have rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 22737173

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar underneath back prep table.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-02-5

Detail 22441891

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 22441894

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.per operator more than 4 hours. See stop sale. diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) Less than 4 hours operator moved to quick chill spring mix (54F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 41°pancake batter in gun (54F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 42° Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22441882

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White board on tomato slicer heavily soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 22441896

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brown tray stored on top of hand wash sink located near steam wells in kitchen

31A-11-4

Detail 22441884

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Silverware in sink located by the office Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 22441895

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Vanessa

16-03-4

Detail 22441886

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 22441890

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

29-18-4

Detail 22441893

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under dishwasher

13-07-4

Detail 22441885

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22441883

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area Repeat Violation

33-38-4

Detail 22441889

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels located near the office.

23-03-4

Detail 22441888

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under coffee area soiled. Walk in cooler gasket soiled.

12B-13-4

Detail 22441892

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 22441887

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to slicer on prep shelf located by walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 19

35A-02-6

Detail 21987952

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One Fly on cooks line.

01B-02-5

Detail 21987949

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. potatoes (45F - Cold Holding, since yesterday per operator

03A-02-5

Detail 21987953

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (45F - Cold Holding, since yesterday per operator

03F-02-5

Detail 21987950

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. Operator determined time and marked item. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21987943

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored at bag in box area

13-05-4

Detail 21987945

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.

22-02-4

Detail 21987947

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards soiled - interior of ovens on cooks line

31A-09-4

Detail 21987959

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bucket and hose in sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21987957

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

08B-39-4

Detail 21987954

Basic - Bananas not washed prior to preparation, on cooks line, cutting through banana skin.

14-09-4

Detail 21987960

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, white board in prep area.

40-06-5

Detail 21987946

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse with napkins and to go containers. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21987951

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in clean wares area

36-22-4

Detail 21987956

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at three compartment sink

10-20-4

Detail 21987955

Basic - In-use lids for steaming stored on equipment door handle between uses, on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21987948

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

24-18-4

Detail 21987944

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at front service area

36-27-5

Detail 21987942

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dish washing area

29-11-4

Detail 21987958

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at cooks line

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 21351745

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook on cooks line used his phone, and changed gloves with no hand wash. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21351750

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter in gun 68F, less than 4 hours per operator. Manager moved to walk in for rapid chill. Filled new gun for service. Cut mixed greens 65F. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21351749

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards in prep area soiled - slicer blade on deli slicer - stored juicer - dough mixer head - ice machine interior - soda machine nozzles and surrounding area

27-16-4

Detail 21351748

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off in ladies and family restrooms. Manager adjusted valves. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21351747

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust over cooks line.

12B-01-4

Detail 21351741

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Cook on cook line drinking coffee. Manager coached employee. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21351739

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food storage containers in back prep area. Glasses at wait station.

36-22-4

Detail 21351742

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in Dish Room. Manager advised drain will be corrected by plumber.

10-07-4

Detail 21351746

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, on cooks line, manager refilled, now 186F. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21351744

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep tables shelves soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 21351740

Basic - Stored food not covered. Fruit and shelled eggs in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21351738

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop on floor next to mop sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 21351743

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice mixture in prep room.

Feb 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 20886286

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled clipboard and pencil, then changed gloves without washing hands. Coached employee. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20886290

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake Batter 61°f on make table less than 4 hrs, suggested time control. Cut leafy greens 64-66°f on make table less than 4 hrs, suggested time control.

41-10-4

Detail 20886282

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner with take out single service items.

32-04-4

Detail 20886287

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room door does not close all the way.

35B-01-4

Detail 20886284

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door.

36-73-4

Detail 20886289

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer.

16-48-4

Detail 20886280

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

16-46-4

Detail 20886288

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-39-4

Detail 20886281

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed stickers on cut avocados.

21-44-1

Detail 20886283

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored with food on shelf under prep table.

08B-17-4

Detail 20886285

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bananas over mixes on dry storage shelves. Corrected On-Site

Jul 20, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 20355902

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 at dish machine loaded dirty dishes in to dish machine, then handled clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves.

41-17-4

Detail 20355900

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of liquid with no label hanging on storage rack.

36-73-4

Detail 20355899

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.

08B-17-4

Detail 20355901

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over cut melon in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site