Clearwater, Pinellas County

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #289

2539 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD STE 8, Clearwater, FL 33761

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Jan 5, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
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.

Jan 5, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 24278961

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 small live flies observed during inspection. 1 located in office and the other located in area of dish washer. No contamination observed. Discussed the import of keeping establishment free from vermin?

41-10-4

Detail 24278960

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand lotion on prep table near clean silverware. Operator removed hand lotionCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24278963

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.

40-06-5

Detail 24278964

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table next to clean equipment Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24278962

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee engaged in food preparation no hair restraint. Discussed the importance of of using hair restraints when involved in food preparation.

33-19-4

Detail 24278965

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage and grease around garbage compactor.

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 23948209

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Staff will sanitize dishes in 3 compartment sink until the dishwasher machine is repaired Warning

14-86-1

Detail 23948207

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line fresh herbs. Operator removed paper towels and replaced it with coffee filters. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23948210

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage drink on prep table no lid. Operator moved removed employee drink from prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23948206

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23948208

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Operator labeled container during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 23510913

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon above ready to eat ham in walk in freezer. Salmon not commercially packaged. Operator relocated salmon. Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

41-27-4

Detail 22992188

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket ver 400ppm. Strip turned blue. Operator refilled bucket, tested 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22548387

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw salmon ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( horseradish sauce ) at cook line -manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22548383

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib at mop sink

02B-02-5

Detail 22548380

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory on the speciality menu . Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Manager posted consumer advisory Corrected On-Site

16-53-4

Detail 22548384

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 98 F -manager has service call in place

33-19-4

Detail 22548385

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster - shared with other businesses

10-20-4

Detail 22548386

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line near hand wash sink. Manager relocated tongs Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22548382

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in food prep and dishwashing areas - manager to get news signs this day

29-20-5

Detail 22548381

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at cook line -discussed with manager

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-18-4

Detail 22164698

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink

Apr 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21936927

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - mixed greens 57 F in bowl on top section of reach in cooler -temperatures taken this morning - manager voluntarily discarded Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 21936928

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine - top area of machine Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21936926

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee keys on shelf next to plastic wrap and above prep table - manager relocated items Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21936925

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area - manager placed sign at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

27-16-4

Detail 21720000

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in mens restroom- water at 71 F - Plumbing service scheduled for following day

16-21-4

Detail 21719996

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - employee cleaned dish machine exterior Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 21719997

Basic - Drain cover missing at mop sink

36-73-4

Detail 21719998

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

08B-17-4

Detail 21719999

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler - employee rearranged food Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-6

Detail 21209580

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area at mop sink, three flying insects. Operator stated service had been requested to address flying insects at mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 21209578

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on soda nozzles. Operator had employee clean and sanitize nozzles. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21209579

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink on cook line. Discussed with operator hand washing sink is for washing hands only.

22-20-5

Detail 21209586

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice machine Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21209582

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

51-13-4

Detail 21209581

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed from on line and posted. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21209583

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in mens bathroom. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21209584

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Operator rearranged unwashed produce away from ready to rat food onto a .separate shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-74-1

Detail 21209585

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry.operator move salt to lower shelf Corrected On-Site

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20986402

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ham 46/50F , 46F cooked chicken in top section of cooler at cook line- manager placed in freezer - recheck cooked chicken 41F , cooked ham 50 F - manager to monitor temperature then relocate ham once the temperature is 41F or below Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20986401

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaners stored next to boxes of gloves in storage area - manager relocated cleaners Corrected On-Site

53A-04-6

Detail 20986403

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/-Brandon lacks proof of food manager certification

53A-05-6

Detail 20986400

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -2 employees engaged in food prep in food prep area , 3 employees engaged in food prep at the cook line no food manager present

53B-13-5

Detail 20986404

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.

13-04-4

Detail 20986399

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Aug 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 20425856

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of chemical hanging from wire rack pointing of disposal cups Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 20425857

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-73-4

Detail 20425855

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish washer