Largo, Pinellas County

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #157

5310 EAST BAY DR, Largo, FL 33764

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jan 22, 2026
City
Largo
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

40-06-5

Detail 24317490

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on dry storage shelf next to tortillas. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24317489

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer dripping from vent at top.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

25-06-4

Detail 24057413

Basic - Coffee filters not protected. Operator placed filters in bag. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 24057412

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster via email. Operator printed and posted sign. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24057414

Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris on expo line. Employee cleaned gaskets. Build up of grease on exterior edge of oven. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 23494642

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook stated worked walked in from the outside. Stated to at cook line stated putting on gloves did not wash hands. Cook instructed to wash hands. Cook washed hands and put on gloves. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 23494646

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees was cracking raw shelled eggs. And egg fell onto the floor. Employee cleaned egg off the floor then put new gloves on employee stated cooking and touching handles of pan at cook line. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 23494643

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. During inspection observed cook at cook line drop a napkin on floor and did not change glove or wash hands before cooking again touched handle of pan at cook line. Instructed. Cook washed hands and changed gloves. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23494645

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Carrots inside reach in cooler on cook line. Prep date 1-11-25 manager discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23494647

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank back of house near dry storage rack. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23494641

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter during activity salad prep Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 23494644

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee cup at salad prep station. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23494640

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of Cale on floor at salad prep area. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 23147523

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line deli cooler cut melon (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cubed ham (50F - Cold holding) boiled eggs (61F - Cold Holding); cooked salmon (60F - Cold Holding) Manager moved all time temperature control for safety items to walk in freezer cut melon (40F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (41F - Cold Holding); cubed ham (38F - Cold holding) boiled eggs (40F - Cold Holding); cooked salmon (38F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23147526

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Seam table next to cook line. tomato soup (125F - Hot Holding); corn soup (124F - Hot Holding) Put back on stove. tomato soup (178F - Hot Holding); corn soup (198F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23147528

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured during inspection Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23147521

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents

16-01-4

Detail 23147525

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.

12B-07-4

Detail 23147530

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During walk through of inspection observed employee beverage container on table next to clean dishes. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23147522

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

23-03-4

Detail 23147524

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front gaskets reach in cooler under toaster.

16-46-4

Detail 23147529

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-17-4

Detail 23147527

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. During inspection observed unwashed pineapple over CPU's on prepared cutmelon Corrected On-Site

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22721947

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from cook line cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding); waffle mix (49F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding); Moved to walk in cooler cut leafy greens (41F - Cold Holding) waffle mix (40F - Cold Holding) butter (38F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22721948

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

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

10-05-5

Detail 22484710

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop used at cook line water was 125F. Manager cleaned and turned temperature up to 135F Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22484708

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad toss pan - In metal bowl above reach in cooler cut leafy greens left inside 70F Manager threw away Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 22484713

Basic - In-use lids for egg pans stored on oven door handle in between uses. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 22484709

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs used for cut leafy greens at cook line above reach in cooler touching food. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22484712

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line soiled

33-16-4

Detail 22484711

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-02-5

Detail 21842406

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and emailed big six packet. Corrective Action Taken

12A-10-4

Detail 21842407

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 while engaged in food preparation and continued food preparation. Stopped and educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21842408

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear of establishment shows mold like substance.

50-09-4

Detail 21842409

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.

22-08-4

Detail 21842410

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior bottom of oven on cook line, underneath the flat top grill, shows accumulation of debris.

08B-17-4

Detail 21842411

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mushrooms stored above tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator moved mushrooms to separate shelf. Corrected On-Site

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

24-08-4

Detail 21349596

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal and plastic pans at dish drying rack Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21349592

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -ovens at cooks line have accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21349591

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -salamander at cooks line has accumulation of grease -mixer head at front counter has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

08B-17-4

Detail 21349595

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed produce over shredded carrots in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21349593

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at ice machine has accumulation of dust Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 21349594

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth on trays in busser area Operator moved to sanitizer bucket during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 18

12A-28-4

Detail 21343074

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee at cooks line wiped hands in apron then began prepping food without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during inspection Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21343078

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -spring mix (50F - Cold Holding); diced ham (48F - Cold Holding) boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding) Items were held out for less than 4 hours Operator began moving some items to walk-in cooler during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21343076

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in busser area is covered Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21343075

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at hand sink in busser area Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21343084

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -at hand sink in busser area Repeat Violation Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21343089

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -ice bucket at ice machine Operator inverted during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21343090

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on dry storage rack Operator moved water bottle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21343086

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -hat on dry storage rack Operator moved hat during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21343081

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal and plastic pans at dish drying rack Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21343088

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -ovens at cooks line have accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21343079

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at hand sink in busser area Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21343082

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -salamander at cooks line has accumulation of grease -mixer head at front counter has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21343077

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on dish drying rack Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21343080

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -coffee filters on dry storage rack not covered Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21343085

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed produce over shredded carrots in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21343083

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at ice machine has accumulation of dust Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21343073

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth on trays in busser area Operator moved to sanitizer bucket during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21343087

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle at prep station in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 21025277

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -9 employees trained and 14 require training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21025278

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above prep station with red lid containers has accumulation of dust -floor at ice machine has standing water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21025276

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle at prep station in kitchen Operator labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: Time Extended

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

12A-28-4

Detail 20864247

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee at cooks line touched apron and mask then began prepping food without changing gloves and washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20864245

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -arugula (63 - Cold Holding); spring mix (60 - Cold Holding) Discussed moving to cooler Operator voluntarily discarded during time of inspection. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20864243

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand sink at front counter Operator replenished during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20864240

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. -9 employees trained and 14 require training Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20864246

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station on cooks line Repeat Violation Warning

29-18-4

Detail 20864244

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -at coffee machine Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20864239

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone on prep table at front counter -jacket and umbrella on top of soda fountain syrup Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20864237

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers above three compartment sink Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20864241

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -stove ovens have accumulation of food residue -reach in cooler with milk products has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20864242

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

23-03-4

Detail 20864238

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food residue Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 20864235

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed apples over cut pineapple and ready-to-eat carrots -unwashed avocados ready-to-eat onions Operator rearranged to proper hierarchy during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20864236

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above prep station with red lid containers has accumulation of dust -floor at ice machine has standing water Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20864234

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle at prep station in kitchen Operator labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 20409931

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw eggs over washed parsley in walk-in cooler -raw eggs over fruits in reach in cooler adjacent of cooks line Operator rearranged during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 20409935

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator displayed during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20409932

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottles at prep station in kitchen not labeled Operator labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20409928

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

36-22-4

Detail 20409933

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -at ice machine Operator squeegeed during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20409930

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle in food items Operator moved scoop handle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20409934

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -ovens on cooks line have accumulation of grease

08B-17-4

Detail 20409929

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -bagged onions over washed parsley in walk-in cooler Operator rearranged during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site