Fort Myers, Lee County

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #159

8061 DANI DRIVE UNIT 100, Fort Myers, FL 33966

FoodSeating
Latest violations
16
2 High Priority
Apr 3, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 16

12A-10-4

Detail 24490037

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. Observed employee touch face and then put ice in a cup for a guest beverage.

01B-14-4

Detail 24490046

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell egg, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24490036

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in the back covered when we started the inspection. Operator opened sink. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 24490035

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up in dishwasher. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 24490041

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 tank not secured, operator secured tank. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 24490045

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash receptacle in unisex restroom uncovered.

13-07-4

Detail 24490043

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a bracelet. Operator removed bracelet. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24490044

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of walk in freezer door damaged. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24490042

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light visible on the right sand side of the exterior door frame.

36-73-4

Detail 24490038

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on the cook line and the servers line behind equipment.

14-69-4

Detail 24490048

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 24490033

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster not displayed operator had one and put it on the office door. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24490034

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door soiled.

42-03-5

Detail 24490047

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed leaf blower on dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Operator moved tool. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24490039

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. Operator stated they are in the process of replacing them. Corrective Action Taken

29-03-4

Detail 24490040

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor from the line in the walk in cooler from the condenser.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 23953453

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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 23953451

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

51-11-4

Detail 23953449

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

13-07-4

Detail 23953450

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

24-08-4

Detail 23953455

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

14-11-5

Detail 23953452

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in prep front line area gasket torn.

31B-04-4

Detail 23953454

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. The manager posted handwashing sign in women's restroom during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 23494537

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

14-69-4

Detail 23494538

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

12B-07-4

Detail 23076448

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

14-42-4

Detail 23076447

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Operator is cleaning hood filters in 3 compartment sink, they are not installed in hood system at time of inspection.

Mar 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 22745280

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some wet nest pans at clean pan rack by dishwasher machine. Repeat 2-26-24 Repeat Violation

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-07-5

Detail 22672456

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Corrective Action Taken

11-05-4

Detail 22672453

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22672455

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by prep area blocked with sink cover and plastic container. Operator remove all items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22672457

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by office at end of cooks line. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22672454

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nest pans at clean pan rack by dishwasher machine. Repeat 7-24-23 Repeat Violation

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 22141874

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers as wet nested. Operator moved items so that they may properly dry. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 21922924

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in dish washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Time Extended

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 21763063

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator is unable to locate employee training certificates at the time of inspection. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21763062

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in dish washing area. Warning

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-46-4

Detail 21268260

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on dry storage shelves.

Nov 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 20647263

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent above dry storage shelves.

24-08-4

Detail 20647265

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in dry dish storage shelves.

16-48-4

Detail 20647264

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on plastic container on old dish self. Operator put item in dishwashing area for additional cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 20344007

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of avocados stored on hand wash sink in prep area.

05-09-4

Detail 20344008

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature thermometer in reach in cooler unit by toaster.