First Watch #0142
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
78
Score
First Watch #0142 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. First Watch #0142 was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which First Watch #0142's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink on cook line blocked by container of water. The cook removed the container on water from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs was removed from oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine in front prep station. The manager placed coffee filters in container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee pull toast out of the toaster with her bare hands, observed employee discard toast. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed coffee cups stored next to hand washing sink with paper towels store above them, the operator moved the coffee cups. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while serving food.
13-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on the reach in coolers on the Cook line shelves.
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above servers station damaged with water damage.
36-32-5
70
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hair and face then make coffee and deliver to customers. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cell phone then began working with clean utensils and serving food without washing their hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings found on the back kitchen area by the rear door. 4 rodent droppings found under the ice machine in the rear kitchen area. 3 rodent droppings found under the 3 compartment sink in the rear kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 blocked handwashing sinks on front servers line lidded with stainless steel lid and the left one facing the dining room has 4 compartment silverware on top of the sink. Observed operator removed sink lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored uncovered under hand wash sink P trap below sink exposed to possible water leakage. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets other than 1 ring. **Warning**
13-07-4
52
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
95
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee using cell phone then began wrapping silver ware in napkin while touching touching the food contact surface without.washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris in mixer rotator area
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans next to dishwasher not properly air dried.
24-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket of sanitizer stored next to workin container of sugar. Operator moved sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
70
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed employee wipe gloved hands on apron then pick up sliced tomatoes and plate with an omelette. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cold smoked salmon in same container as cooked corned beef in walk-in cooler. Operator separated items into new clean containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed turkey gravy at 88F at 1.5 hours in walk-in cooler. Operator is placing in an ice bath to bring down to 70F within 2 hours. Product at 68F during inspection and within 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse next to single use napkins. Operator moved purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on stainless steel shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine by walk-in cooler.
22-20-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch #0142 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch #0142 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch #0142?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch #0142.
How does First Watch #0142 compare to other restaurants in Estero?
First Watch #0142 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.
Has First Watch #0142's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch #0142 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Watch #0142 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is First Watch #0142 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch #0142 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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