First Watch #1043

8990 Us 301 N Unit 123, Parrish, FL 34219
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

First Watch #1043 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Compared to other Parrish restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee placing dirty dishes in a hand wash sink. Operator had the dishes removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup buried in oil. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on the three ceiling vents in the server area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employe drinks stored above the prep area and cook line. Operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
74
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle containing a blue chemical stored near canned pumpkin purée in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine warewashing solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator discontinued the use of the dishmachine. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken and rice soup (99F - Reheating); tomato soup (150F - Reheating) in the bain marie on the cook line. The operator stated the above foods had been held for approximately 3 hours. The water temperature was 160F. The operator was unable to provide proof the soups were properly reheated to 165F within 2 hours. The operator discarded the soups. Observed stick butter (80F - Cold Holding) in the prep area. The operator stated the butter is used for waffles. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The stick butter is not listed on the time as public health control form. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stick butter (80F - Cold Holding) in the prep area. The operator stated the butter is used for waffles. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The stick butter is not listed on the time as public health control form. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chicken and rice soup (99F - Reheating); tomato soup (150F - Reheating) in the bain marie on the cook line. The operator stated the above foods had been held for approximately 3 hours. The water temperature was 160F. The operator was unable to provide proof the soups were properly reheated to 165F within 2 hours. The operator discarded the soups. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on the server line. The sink is marked as a handwashing sink on the establishment plans.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the server line. The sink is marked as a handwashing sink on the establishment plans.
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near a case of bananas in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
39
Nov 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Watch #1043 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Watch #1043 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does First Watch #1043 compare to other restaurants in Parrish?

First Watch #1043 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Parrish average of 81.

Has First Watch #1043's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Watch #1043 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at First Watch #1043 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.