First Watch #0185
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
67
Score
First Watch #0185 has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts 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.
First Watch #0185's latest score of 67 falls below the Lakeland average of 85. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 125 F inside the marinator. The sausage was removed to be reheated to 165 and held at a minimum temperature of 135F. Sausage 185F. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a cover in the service area. The cover was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on a clean pan on the shelf next to the ice machine. The label was removed and the container was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris build up.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the ice machine.
24-08-4
67
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the ice machine.
24-08-4
95
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 00 ppm Manager corrected the chlorine solution. 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Sides of blue lining in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
82
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor grout in back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pico de gallo at 52f cold holding **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right make line- pico de gallo-52f cold holding. Manager stated Product was in make line overnight. Stop sale issued. corn and tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); roasted red peppers (45F - Cold Holding) Left make line-waffle batter (46F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding). Manager iced down product Waffle batter retemp at 43f cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor grout in back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager. Manager printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager remade bucket and tested at 50ppm. **Warning**
21-08-4
61
Jan 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Potatoes on cook line taken out 10 minutes prior. Manager time marked on ipad. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher in hand sink on cook line. Had discussion with manager about not filling pitcher at hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink was blocked by tray and bags. Manager removed items, but other trays made it back to area. Also hand sink on cook line blocked by storage rack **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area under prep sink is covered with standing water. Also observed missing grout throughout kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on make line at 74f. Manager turned on crock pot **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Watch #0185 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Watch #0185 on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Watch #0185?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Watch #0185.
How does First Watch #0185 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
First Watch #0185 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has First Watch #0185's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch #0185 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at First Watch #0185 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is First Watch #0185 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Watch #0185 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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